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Aman can do 50% of the job in 16 days, and Bhanu can do 25% of the job in 24 days. In how many days can they do 1/4 of the job working together?
Aman can do 50% of the job in 16 days, and Bhanu can do 25% of the job in 24 days. In how many days can they do 1/4 of the job working together?
Updated On: Nov 6, 2024
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Aman can complete the whole job in 16 × 2 = 32 days. Bhanu can complete the job in 24 × 4 = 96 days. Their combined work rate is 1/32 + 1/96 = 4/96 = 1/24 of the job per day. Therefore, 1/4 of the job will take 24 × 1/4 = 8 days.
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