Machine \(A\), machine \(B\), and machine \(C\), working together at their respective constant rates, can complete a certain job in \(24\) hours. How many hours would it take machine A, working alone at its constant rate, to complete the same job?

1) Machines \(B\) and \(C\), working together at their respective constant rates, can complete the job in \(36\) hours

2) Machines \(A\) and \(C\), working together at their respective constant rates, can complete the job in \(48\) hours

OA A