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Together, Ritu and Shalini can weave a durrie in 24 days. Ritu working alone needs 33 days. How many days would Shalini need by herself?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A88
  • B9
  • C57
  • D28.5

Step-by-Step Solution

Shalini's rate = 1/24 − 1/33 = 11/264 − 8/264 = 3/264 = 1/88 of the durrie per day, so she needs 88 days.
Answer: A) 88

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