- A36
- B12
- C27
- D18
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Let Lata's rate be ; Kiran's is , so and Lata needs 36 days (Kiran 12).
Answer: A) 36
Kiran works three times as fast as Lata. Together they finish a job in 9 days. How many days would Lata need alone?
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