Question
Download Solution PDFA and B together can do a work in 24 days. A is twice as efficient as B. In how many days can B alone complete the work?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
A is twice as efficient as B and together they can finish a work in 24 days.
Formula used:
Men × Day = Total work
Calculation:
According to the question,
A = 2B
⇒ A/B = 2/1
⇒ Total work = (2 + 1)× 24
⇒ 72
B alone can finish the work
⇒ 72/1
⇒ 72 days
∴ B alone can finish the work in 72 days.
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