3 machines operating independently , simultaneously , and at the same constant rate can fill a certain production order in 44 hours . if one additional machine were used under the same operating conditions , in how manyfewerhours of simultaneous operation could the production order be fulfilled ?	Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) 6
B) 9
C) 12
D) 11
E) 48

Rationale: if 3 machines can do the work in 44 hr then 4 machines can do the work in 3 / 4 * 44 = 33 hrs . hence time saved will be 11 hr option d is the correct answer
Answer: D