Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Problem: a , b and c can do a piece of work in 24 days , 30 days and 40 days respectively . they began the work together but c left 8 days before the completion of the work . in how many days was the work completed ? 
Options: a ) 12 days , b ) 16 days , c ) 18 days , d ) 11 days , e ) 38 days
Output (English): a