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A can complete a work in 10 days. He works for 4 days and then leaves. B completes the remaining work in 9 days. How many days would B alone take to do the whole work?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A15
  • B18
  • C12
  • D20

Step-by-Step Solution

A does 4/10 = 2/5 in 4 days, leaving 3/5. B does 3/5 in 9 days, so B's rate = 1/15; B alone takes 15 days.
Answer: A) 15

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