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 'A' is twrice as fast as 'B' , and is therefore able to finish a work in 24 days less than 'B' . What is the time in which they can do it working together ?

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 'A' is twrice as fast as 'B' , and is therefore able to finish a work in 24 days less than 'B' . What is the time in which they can do it working together ?

A). 15 days

B). 16 days

C). 17 days

D). 18 days


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16 days



As given, If A does a work in 1 day B does it in 2 days.
Therefore, A does it in 24 days and B does it in 48 days.
Therefore, Together they will take 24 x 48/72 = 16 days.

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