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The efficiency of A and B to do a work is in the ratio 3 ∶ 5. Working together they can complete a work in 30 days. In how many days A alone will complete that work?

A56

B80

C72

D48

Answer:

B. 80

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Solution: Given: Efficiency of A and B is in the ratio 3 : 5 They can complete a work in 30 days by working together Calculation: Total efficiency of all working together = 3 + 5 = 8 Total work done in 30 days = 8 × 30 Let A will complete the work in n days, working alone ⇒ 3n = 8 × 30 ⇒ n = 80 ∴ A alone will complete the work in 80 days


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