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Time & Work question 6
Priya can do a piece of work in 20 days and Neha in 30 days. They work together for 6 days, after which Priya leaves. In how many more days will Neha finish the remaining work?
- 15 days
- 18 days
- 12 days
- 24 days
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 15 days
Explanation: In 6 days they finish 6 × (1/20 + 1/30) = 6 × 1/12 = 1/2. Neha does the remaining 1/2 at 1/30 per day, taking 15 days.
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