If A and B together can complete a piece of work in 15 days and B alone in 20 days, in how many days can A alone complete the work?
Question and options
If A and B together can complete a piece of work in 15 days and B alone in 20 days, in how many days can A alone complete the work?
- 60
- 45
- 40
- 30
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - 60
A's rate = , so A alone takes 60 days.
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