alleryStart learning →A does a job in 8 days. After 3 days A leaves and B finishes it in 10 days. B alone takes
A20 days
B16 days
C12 days
D14 days
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 16 days
A did 3/8, leaving 5/8, which B does in 10 days; the full job takes B 10 x 8/5 = 16 days.
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