A and B together can do a piece of work in 30 days. A having worked for 16 days, B finishes the remaining work alone in 44 days. In how many days shall B finish the whole work alone?
Question and options
A and B together can do a piece of work in 30 days. A having worked for 16 days, B finishes the remaining work alone in 44 days. In how many days shall B finish the whole work alone?
- 30 days
- 40 days
- 60 days
- 70 days
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 60 days
can be written . With : , so , . B alone takes 60 days.
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