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A and B can do a job in 18 days and 24 days. They work together, but B leaves 3 days before the end. How many days does the job take?

Class 8Sharing Work and WagesDirect and Inverse Proportions
  • A12 days
  • B11 4/7 days
  • C10 2/7 days
  • D13 days

Step-by-Step Solution

A works days, B works . Multiply by 72: , so .
Answer: B) 11 4/7 days

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