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A started a work and left after working for 1 day. Then B was called and he finished the work in \(4\frac{1}{2}\) days. Had A left the work after working for \(1\frac{1}{2}\)days, B would have finished the remaining work in 3 days. In how many days can each of them, working alone, finish the whole work?
A started a work and left after working for 1 day. Then B was called and he finished the work in \(4\frac{1}{2}\) days. Had A left the work after working for \(1\frac{1}{2}\)days, B would have finished the remaining work in 3 days. In how many days can each of them, working alone, finish the whole work?
Updated On: Oct 24, 2024
- 3.5 days, 8.5 days
- 2.5 days, 7.5 days
- 5 days, 15 days
- None of these
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The correct option is (B): 2.5 days, 7.5 days
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