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A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B in 20 days. They begin together but A leaves 2 days before the completion of the work. The whole work will be done in.

A8 days

B7 2/3 days

C7 days

D6 days

Answer:

A. 8 days

Read Explanation:

Let the required days be x A work for (x-2) days, while 'B' work for 'x' days According to the question, (x - 2)/10 + x/20 = 1 2x - 4 +x = 20 3x =24 x = 8 days


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