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  1. Peter is twice as good as workman as Tom. When they work together they can finish a task in 16 days. If Tom works alone, in many days he will complete the task?
    2. A.
    46 days
    B.
    48 days
    C.
    50 days
    D.
    52 days

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    (Peter + Tom)'s one-day work = 1/16

    As per the question, Peter can finish twice as much work as finished by Tom in a given duration of time.

    Therefore,Apti Time and work 47of their one day's work will be completed by Peter and Apti Time and work 48 of their one day work will be completed by Tom.

    So, Tom's one day work will be = Apti Time and work 49

    So, Tom will take 48 days to complete the task.

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