Ramesh alone can complete a work in 24 days. Ramesh and Somesh can complete it…
2023
Ramesh alone can complete a work in 24 days. Ramesh and Somesh can complete it in 8 days. How long will Somesh alone take to complete the work?
Answer: D. 12 days — Ramesh's work rate is 1/24 per day. Together they work at 1/8 per day, so Somesh's rate is 1/8 - 1/24 = 1/12 per day. Hence Somesh alone takes 12 days.
- A.
10 days
- B.
15 days
- C.
14 days
- D.
12 days
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Correct answer: D
Ramesh's work rate is 1/24 per day. Together they work at 1/8 per day, so Somesh's rate is 1/8 - 1/24 = 1/12 per day. Hence Somesh alone takes 12 days.
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