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Harry and Larry can together plough the field in 5 days. Harry alone takes 8 days to plough the same field. In how many days can Larry alone plough the field?

A40/3

B20/3

C10/3

D40/6

Answer:

A. 40/3

Read Explanation:

Harry + Larry = 5days Harry = 8 days then Larry, 1/5 - 1/8 = 3/40 take reciprocal of 3/40 as it is one day's work answer is 40/3 =13 1/3


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