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Suresh can whitewash a school hall in 24 days, while his helper Gopal needs 48 days for the same hall. Working side by side, in how many days will they finish it?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A16
  • B36
  • C12
  • D24

Step-by-Step Solution

Together they do 1/24 + 1/48 = 3/48 = 1/16 of the hall per day, so they need 16 days.
Answer: A) 16

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