A carpenter can make a cupboard in 12 days and his assistant in 18 days. After working together for 3 days, the carpenter leaves. How many more days does the assistant take to finish?
Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
A12
B10.5
C9
D7.5
Step-by-Step Solution
In 3 days together: 3×(1/12+1/18)=3×5/36=5/12. Remaining 7/12 takes 7/12×18=10.5 days.
Answer: B) 10.5
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