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There are three pillars X,Y,andZ of different heights. Three spiders A,B and start to climb on these pillars simultaneously. In one chance A climbs X 5 cm but slips down 1 cm . B climbs on Y 6 cm but slips down 3 cm. C climbs on Z 7 cm if each requires 50 chances to reach the top of the pillar , what is the height of the shortest pillar

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Distance covered by A in 50 chances=49(5-1)+5=201 cm
Distance covered by B IN 50 CHANCES=49(6-3)+6=153 cm
Distance covered by C in 50 chances=49(7-2)+7=252 cm
Hence, the shortest height of the reqd. pillar=153 cm

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