J can complete a work in 21 days, K can complete it in 42 days and L can complete it in 63 days. If J, K and L work together, in how many days can they complete the work?
Let's assume the total work is 126 units.
J can complete a work in 21 days.
Efficiency of J =Â $$\frac{126}{21}$$ = 6 units/day
K can complete it in 42 days.
Efficiency of K = $$\frac{126}{42}$$ = 3 units/day
L can complete it in 63 days.
Efficiency of L = $$\frac{126}{63}$$ = 2 units/day
If J, Kand L work together, then the time taken by all of them to complete the work = $$\frac{126}{6+3+2}$$
= $$\frac{126}{11}$$
= $$11\frac{5}{11}$$ days
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