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A can do 1/2 of a piece of work in 8 days while B can do1/3of the same work in 8 days. In how many days can both do it together?

9.6 days
10.5 days
11.2 days
16 days

Correct Answer: 9.6 days

Explanation:

A completed their work in 8 X 2 = 16 days

B completed their work in 8 X 3 = 24 days

A and B one day work1/16 + 1/245/48

A and B completed their work in 48/5 days = 9.6 days

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