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Lata works three times as fast as Gita. Together they finish a sewing order in 15 days. How many days would Gita need on her own?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A60
  • B20
  • C45
  • D40

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If Gita does g per day, Lata does 3g, together 4g = 1/15 ⇒ g = 1/60. Gita alone needs 60 days (Lata alone 20).
Answer: A) 60

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