[Q] A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in 15 days. B
worked for 10 days and left the job. In how many days, A alone can
finish the remaining work?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 6
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 6
Solution
Answer
(d)
Explanation
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Work done by A in 1 day = 1/18
Work done by B in 1 day = 1/15
Work done by B in 10 days = 10/15 = 2/3
Remaining work = 1 – 2/3 = 1/3
Number of days in which A can finish the remaining work = (1/3) / (1/18) = 6
Explanation
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Work done by A in 1 day = 1/18
Work done by B in 1 day = 1/15
Work done by B in 10 days = 10/15 = 2/3
Remaining work = 1 – 2/3 = 1/3
Number of days in which A can finish the remaining work = (1/3) / (1/18) = 6
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