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 A and B can do a work in 5 days and 10 days respectively. A starts the work and B joins him after 2 days. In how many days can they complete the remaining work?

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 A and B can do a work in 5 days and 10 days respectively. A starts the work and B joins him after 2 days. In how many days can they complete the remaining work?

A). 1 day

B). 2 days

C). 3 days

D). 4 days


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2 days



Work done by A in 2 days = 2/5

Remaining work = 3/5

Work done by both A and B in one day = 1/5 + 1/10 = 3/10

Remaining work = 3/5 * 10/3 = 2 days.

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