Ramesh alone can complete a work in 24 days. Ramesh and Somesh can complete it in 8 days. How long will Somesh alone take to complete the work?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 12 days.
Let the total work to be done = LCM of 8 and 24 = 24 units
The Efficiency of Ramesh = = 1 unit/day
The efficiency of Ramesh and Somesh together = = 3 units/day
⇒ Efficiency of Somesh = 3 - 1 = 2 units/day
Time taken by Somesh alone to complete the work = = 12 days