It takes A and B, 3 and 6 hours, respectively, to complete a certain work. If they work on the alternate hour. How long will it take them to accomplish the task? 

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  1. 3 hours
  2. 4 hours
  3. 2 hours
  4. 4.5 hours

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Option 2 : 4 hours
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Given : 

A can do work in 3 hours.

B can do work in 6 hours.

Formula Used : 

Work done = time × efficiency

Calculation : 

Total work = LCM(3, 6) = 6 

Efficiency of A = 2

Efficiency of B = 1

Since they work on alternate days starting with A,

So,

⇒ 2 hours = 3 units 

Now to complete 6 units of work 

⇒ 2 × 2 hours = 3 × 2 units

⇒ 4 hours = 6 units

∴ The correct answer is 4 hours.

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