- A10
- B14
- C12
- D16
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Let B's rate be , A's be ; together , so . A's rate = 2/24 = 1/12, so A alone takes 12 days.
Answer: C) 12
A is twice as efficient as B. Working together they complete a work in 8 days. How many days would A alone take?
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