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A and B can complete a piece of work in 10 and 15 days respectively. B starts the work and is joined by A after 5 days. If they earn a total of ₹60, what are their individual shares ?

₹20,₹40

₹24,₹36

₹25,₹35

₹30,₹30

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(i) Find the work done by B in 5 days.
(ii) Find the work done by B in 5 days.
(iii) Remaining work is completed by both A and B together.
(iv) Find the part of the work done by A and B and calculate their shares.

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