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A complete the work in 10 days and B in 15 days. In how many days `A+B` can complete the work?

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To solve the problem of how many days A and B can complete the work together, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Determine the Work Done by A and B Individually:** - A can complete the work in 10 days. - B can complete the work in 15 days. 2. **Calculate the Total Work:** - We can assume the total work to be the least common multiple (LCM) of the days taken by A and B. - The LCM of 10 and 15 is 30. - Thus, we can say the total work is 30 units. 3. **Calculate the Efficiency of A and B:** - Efficiency is defined as the amount of work done in one day. - For A: \[ \text{Efficiency of A} = \frac{\text{Total Work}}{\text{Days taken by A}} = \frac{30}{10} = 3 \text{ units/day} \] - For B: \[ \text{Efficiency of B} = \frac{\text{Total Work}}{\text{Days taken by B}} = \frac{30}{15} = 2 \text{ units/day} \] 4. **Calculate the Combined Efficiency of A and B:** - Combined efficiency of A and B: \[ \text{Combined Efficiency} = \text{Efficiency of A} + \text{Efficiency of B} = 3 + 2 = 5 \text{ units/day} \] 5. **Calculate the Time Taken by A and B Together:** - Time taken by A and B together to complete the work: \[ \text{Time} = \frac{\text{Total Work}}{\text{Combined Efficiency}} = \frac{30}{5} = 6 \text{ days} \] ### Final Answer: A and B together can complete the work in **6 days**. ---
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