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 A can do 1/3 of a work in 5 days and B can do 2/5 of the work in 10 days. In how many days both A and B together can do the work?

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 A can do 1/3 of a work in 5 days and B can do 2/5 of the work in 10 days. In how many days both A and B together can do the work?

A). 9 3/8

B). 10 3/8

C). 11 3/8

D). 12 3/8


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9 3/8



A can do finish the whole work in 3 × 5 days = 15 days

B can finish the whole work in 5 /2 × 10 days = 25 days 

A and B together can finish the work in 15 × 25/ 40 days = 9 3/8 days.

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