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A and B can do `(4)/(5)`th and `(3)/(5)`th of a piece of work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. In how many days can A and B working together complete the work, if B worked for 5 days without A ?

A

`6(2)/(17)`

B

`6(10)/(17)`

C

`6(3)/(17)`

D

`6(12)/(17)`

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