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A Works twice as fast as B. If B can complete a work in 24
days independently, the number of in which A and B
can together finish the work is

A

12 days

B

9 days

C

8 days

D

6 days

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The correct Answer is:
(c)
(the no. of days are indirectly proportional to the
effocoency)
Now Given that,
`2x= 24`
x=12 days.
A and B finish the work together `=(12xx 24)/36 = 8 days
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