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In the given questions, two quantities are given, one as Quantity I and another as Quantity II. You have to determine relationship between two quantities and choose the appropriate option.
A and B can together finish a piece of work in 20 days. If B starts working and after 15 days is replaced by A, A can finish the remaining work in 24 days.
Quantity I. Number of days taken by B alone to finish the same pices of work.
Quantity II. Number of days taken by A alone to finish the same piece of work.

A

If Quantity I`ge` Quantity II

B

If Quantity I`gt`Quantity II

C

If Quantity I`lt`Quantity II

D

If Quantity I`=`Quantity II or the relationship cannot be established from the information that is given

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the number of days taken by A and B to complete the work individually based on the information provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Work Rate**: - Let the number of days A takes to complete the work alone be \( X \). - Let the number of days B takes to complete the work alone be \( Y \). - The work done by A in one day is \( \frac{1}{X} \). - The work done by B in one day is \( \frac{1}{Y} \). - Together, A and B can complete the work in 20 days, so: \[ \frac{1}{X} + \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{1}{20} \] 2. **Work Done by B in 15 Days**: - B works for 15 days, so the work done by B in those 15 days is: \[ \text{Work by B} = 15 \times \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{15}{Y} \] 3. **Work Done by A in 24 Days**: - After B works for 15 days, A works for 24 days to finish the remaining work. The work done by A in those 24 days is: \[ \text{Work by A} = 24 \times \frac{1}{X} = \frac{24}{X} \] 4. **Total Work Equation**: - The total work done by both A and B must equal 1 (the whole work): \[ \frac{15}{Y} + \frac{24}{X} = 1 \] 5. **Setting Up the Equations**: - We now have two equations: 1. \( \frac{1}{X} + \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{1}{20} \) (Equation 1) 2. \( \frac{15}{Y} + \frac{24}{X} = 1 \) (Equation 2) 6. **Expressing Y in terms of X**: - From Equation 1, we can express \( \frac{1}{Y} \): \[ \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{X} \] - Thus, \[ Y = \frac{20X}{X - 20} \] 7. **Substituting Y in Equation 2**: - Substitute \( Y \) in Equation 2: \[ \frac{15(X - 20)}{20X} + \frac{24}{X} = 1 \] - Simplifying this gives: \[ \frac{15(X - 20) + 480}{20X} = 1 \] - Multiply through by \( 20X \): \[ 15(X - 20) + 480 = 20X \] - Expanding and rearranging gives: \[ 15X - 300 + 480 = 20X \implies 180 = 5X \implies X = 36 \] 8. **Finding Y**: - Substitute \( X = 36 \) back into the equation for \( Y \): \[ \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{1}{20} - \frac{1}{36} \] - Finding a common denominator (LCM of 20 and 36 is 180): \[ \frac{1}{Y} = \frac{9 - 5}{180} = \frac{4}{180} \implies Y = 45 \] ### Conclusion: - Quantity I (Days taken by B alone) = 45 days - Quantity II (Days taken by A alone) = 36 days ### Comparison: - Quantity I (45 days) > Quantity II (36 days) ### Final Answer: - Quantity I is greater than Quantity II.
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