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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
A and B can complete a work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They started doing the work together but after 2 days B had to leave and A alone completed the remaining work. The whole work was completed?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option B — 15 days