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 A is twice as good a work man as B and together they finish the work in 14 days. In how many days A alone can finish the work?

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 A is twice as good a work man as B and together they finish the work in 14 days. In how many days A alone can finish the work?

A). 20

B). 21

C). 22

D). 23


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WC = 2:1

2x + x = 1/14 => x = 1/42

2x = 1/21

A can do the work in 21 days.

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