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    Question

    Alex and Ben can complete a job individually in 14 days and

    21 days, respectively. If they take turns to work one day each, beginning with Alex, how long will it take to complete the entire task?
    A 12.4 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16.8 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 26.4 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 32.4 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let total work = 42 units (LCM of 14 and 21)

    Alex’s efficiency = (42 ÷ 14) = 3 units/day

    Ben’s efficiency = (42 ÷ 21) = 2 units/day

    Work in 2 days = 3 + 2 = 5 units

    Time = (42 Ă· 5) Ă— 2 = 16.8 days

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