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Sushma can paint the classroom walls of a primary school in 70 days, and Kamla can do it in 105 days. If they work together, how many days will it take?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A42
  • B87.5
  • C175
  • D35

Step-by-Step Solution

Combined rate = 1/70 + 1/105 = 3/210 + 2/210 = 5/210 = 1/42 per day; time = 42 days.
Answer: A) 42

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