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A does 20% of a work in 5 days. B then joins and together they finish the rest in 10 days. How long would B take alone?

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  • A20 days
  • B40 days
  • C25 days
  • D30 days

Step-by-Step Solution

A alone: 25 days. In 10 days A does ; B does the other in 10 days, so B alone needs 25 days.
Answer: C) 25 days

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