Question
Working 10 hours a day, Jagan can complete a work in 12
days while working 8 hours a day, Magan can complete the same work in 9 days. If Jagan and Magan work together 5 hours a day, then in how many days will they complete the original work?Solution
Jagan                                   Magan 120                                       72                             360 3                                             5 One day work (Magan +Jagan) = (5+3) ×5=40hours. Taken time complete original work =360/40 =9days.
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