A can complete a piece of work alone in 120 days, while A and B, working…

2023

A can complete a piece of work alone in 120 days, while A and B, working together ,can complete this piece of work in 72 days. In how many days can B, working alone, complete this piece of work?

  1. A.

    180

  2. B.

    200

  3. C.

    160

  4. D.

    216

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Correct answer: A

A's rate is 1/120 and A+B's rate is 1/72. B's rate is 1/72 - 1/120 = 1/180, so B alone takes 180 days.

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