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    Question

    A and B can complete a piece of work in  12 days

     and  18 days  respectively. They start working together, but  A leaves after 4 days . In how many  more days  will B finish the remaining work?
    A 5 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total work = LCM(12, 18) = 36 units A’s rate = 36 / 12 = 3 units/day B’s rate = 36 / 18 = 2 units/day In 4 days together: Work done = (3 + 2) × 4 = 5 × 4 = 20 units Remaining work = 36 − 20 = 16 units B alone does 2 units/day: Time = 16 / 2 = 8 days So B needs 8 more days.

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