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Q · Time and WorkMedium · 45s
A does half as much work as B in three-fourths of the time. If together they take 18 days to complete the work, how much time shall B take to do it?
TopicTime and Work
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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Final Answer: Option C — 15 days