A works twice as fast as B. If B can complete a work in 12 days independently, the number of days in which A and B can together finish the work in :

4 days
6 days
8 days
18 days

Correct Answer: 4 days

Explanation:

Ratio of rates of working of A and B = 2 : 1.

So, ratio of times taken = 1 : 2.

B's 1 day's work =	1	.
	12

∴ A's 1 day's work =	1	; (2 times of B's work)
	6

(A + B)'s 1 day's work =	❨	1	+	1	❩	=	3	=	1	.
		6		12			12		4

So, A and B together can finish the work in 4 days.

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