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6 women can complete a piece of work in 24 days, and 8 men can complete the same work in 12 days. In how many days can 6 women and 8 men working together complete the work?

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  • A6
  • B9
  • C10
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

6 women do 1/24 per day and 8 men do 1/12 per day; together 1/24 + 1/12 = 1/8 per day, so 8 days.
Answer: D) 8

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