In a class, two teachers Mr. Verma and Mr. Singh teach mathematics to the students. Mr. Verma alone can complete course in 16 weeks and Mr. Singh alone in 24 weeks. Starting with Mr. Verma, they take classes on alternate weeks. The entire course will be completed in
1). 17 weeks
2). 18 weeks
3). 19 weeks
4). 20 weeks
Mr. Verma and Mr. Singh completed 1/16 and 1/24 of the course per week.
In two weeks 1/16 + 1/24 = 5/48 of the course will be completed.
∴ In 9 × 2 weeks, 9 × (5/48) of the course will be completed or in 18 weeks, 15/16 of the course will be completed.
Remaining course = 1/16 of the course will be completed in 19th week by Mr. Verma.