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Two painters, Salim and Deepak, take 36 days and 60 days respectively to paint a school building on their own. Working together, how many days will they need?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A22.5
  • B48
  • C24
  • D20

Step-by-Step Solution

Together they do 1/36 + 1/60 = 5/180 + 3/180 = 8/180 = 2/45 of the job per day, so 45/2 = 22.5 days.
Answer: A) 22.5

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