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Makarand works 2 times as fast as Samarjit. If Samarjit can complete a job alone in 27 days, then in how many days can they together finish the job?

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Makarand works 2 times as fast as Samarjit. If Samarjit can complete a job alone in 27 days, then in how many days can they together finish the job?
1). 7days
2). 9days
3). 2days
4). 1days

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This question was asked some where in previous year papers of ssc, and correct answer was option 2

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9 days

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