If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?
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If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?
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anonymous · Answer

A works 3 times as fast as B.

B works 3 times slower than A.

raheelafzaal · Answer

and answer?

anonymous · Answer

If x is the number of days, and A will complete the project in x days, that means B will complete it in 3x days.

anonymous · Answer

Working together, x + 3x = 24

anonymous · Answer

4x = 24

x = 6

anonymous · Answer

The key is to make an equation with one variable and solve for that one variable.  You need to get B in terms of A, or A in terms of B.

raheelafzaal · Answer

correct answer

raheelafzaal · Answer

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