A can do a piece of work in 15 days and B in 20 days. How much time will they take to complete the work if they work on alternate days, starting with A ?
A). 15
B). 16
C). 17
D). 18
17
Work done by A in one day = 1/15
Work done by B in one day = 1/20
Total work done in 2 days = 1/15 + 1/20 = 4+3/60 = 7/60
Total work done in 16 days = 7/60 x 8 = 56/60 = 14/15,
Remaining work = 1 - 14/15 = 1/15 and this can be done by A on the 17th day.