Creating Diagrams - 1

1 Visualizing the data through a diagram and following a step-by-step process can help solve the question efficiently.

1. Visualize the scenario in form of an image or a diagram.

2. Translate information from the question and label the image.
3. Process the information and continue updating the diagram/image.
4. Use tables if necessary, to organize data.
5. Assume only the necessary variables.

• Three persons named A, B, and C work in succession to build a machine. At first, Person A works alone and builds 1/3 rd of the machine and then leaves. After person A
leaves, person B works alone and builds 1/4th of the remaining machine and then leaves. After person B leaves, person C works alone and builds 1/5 th of the remaining
machine and then leaves.

A B C

Start: x 𝑥 2𝑥 2𝑥 𝑥 𝑥
𝑥 − = − =
3 3 3 6 2
1 2𝑥 𝑥
Work: 1 𝑥 × = 1 𝑥 𝑥
×𝑥 = 4 3 6 × =
3 3 5 2 10

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1 Using smart numbers in assuming variables can help solve the questions efficiently.

e.g.,
• Three persons named A, B, and C work in succession to build a machine. At first, Person A works alone and builds 1/3 rd of the machine and then leaves. After person
A leaves, person B works alone, builds 1/4th of the remaining machine, and then leaves. After person B leaves, person C works alone and builds 1/5 th of the remaining
machine and then leaves.

Assuming Variables:
A B C

Start: 60x 60x – 20x = 40x 40x – 10x = 30x

1
Work: 1 × 40𝑥 = 10𝑥 1
× 60𝑥 = 20𝑥 4 × 30𝑥 = 6𝑥
3 5

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