Time & Work · Question 4 · Easy

Anil and Bharat together can complete a job in 15 days. Anil alone can do it in 20 days. How long will Bharat alone take?

  1. 5 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 35 days
  4. 45 days
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 60 days

Explanation: Bharat's rate = 1/15 − 1/20 = 1/60, so he needs 60 days alone.

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