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Ishaan can paint a boundary wall in 14 days, while Kabir takes 21 days. If both paint together, how many days will the job take?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A8.4
  • B17.5
  • C7
  • D9

Step-by-Step Solution

Combined rate = 1/14 + 1/21 = 3/42 + 2/42 = 5/42 per day, so time = 42/5 = 8.4 days.
Answer: A) 8.4

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