Correct Answer: 162/3
Explanation:
A's 10 day's work = 10 x (1/25) = 2/5
Remaining work = 1 - 2/5 = 3/5
Work was done by (A + B) in 1 day = (1/25 + 1/20) = 9/100
∴ 3/5 work was done by (A + B) in (100/9 x 3/5) = 20/3 days
Hence, the work lasted for (10 + 62/3) = 162/3 days.
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