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  1. P alone can complete a piece of work in 6 days. Work done by Q alone in one day is equal to one-third of the work done by P alone in one day. In how many days can the work be completed if P and Q work together?
  2. A.
    4(3/4)
    B.
    4(1/2)
    C.
    4
    D.
    5
    E.
    None of these

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Work done by P alone in one day = 1/6th of the total work done by Q alone in one day = 1/3(of that done by P in one day) = 1/3(1/6 of the total) = 1/18 of the total.

    Work done by P and Q, working together in one day = 1/6 + 1/18  = 4/18 = 2/9 of the total


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