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A is twice as good a workman as B and is therefore able to finish a piece of work in 30 days less than B. In how many days they can complete the whole work; working together?

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a

10 days

b

30 days 

c

40 days

d

20 days

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Efficiency → 2A  : : 1B 
Time 1:2 Efficiency 1 Time 
Difference →30 days
A will complete the work =30 days
B will complete the work =60 days
Let total work is 60 units (LCM of 30,60 )
Whole work will be completed, working together
=602+1[ efficency ]=20 days

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A is twice as good a workman as B and is therefore able to finish a piece of work in 30 days less than B. In how many days they can complete the whole work; working together?