A man can do a piece of work in 5 days, but with the help of his son, he can do it in 3 days. In what time can the son do it alone?
A). 7 ½ days
B). 5 ½ days
C). 9 ½ days
D). 3 ½ days
7 ½ days
If A and B together can do a piece of work in x days and A alone can do the same work in y
days, then B alone can do the same work in x y/ y – x days.
Therefore, his son alone can do the work in 3 × 5/ 5 – 3 = 15/2 = 7 ½ days.