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Working together, Deepak and Manoj can tile a floor in 16 days. Deepak alone would need 24 days. How many days would Manoj take alone?

Competition practiceTime & Work / Pipes
  • A48
  • B40
  • C8
  • D32

Step-by-Step Solution

Manoj's rate = 1/16 − 1/24 = 3/48 − 2/48 = 1/48 of the floor per day, so 48 days.
Answer: A) 48

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