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 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?

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 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


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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.

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