Question:medium

A can complete a piece of work in 12 days and B can complete it in 18 days. Working together, how many days will they take to finish the work?

Show Hint

Add the per-day fractions, then take the reciprocal.
Updated On: Jul 8, 2026
  • 6 days
  • 7.2 days
  • 8 days
  • 9 days
Show Solution

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Take total work as LCM$(12,18) = 36$ units. Then A does $3$ units/day and B does $2$ units/day, together $5$ units/day. Time $= \dfrac{36}{5} = 7.2$ days.
Was this answer helpful?
0

Top Questions on Time and Work


Questions Asked in NMAT exam