A man can do a piece of work in 5 days. But with the help of his son, he can do it in 3 days. In what time can the son do it alone?

A    6.5 days

B    7 days

C    7.5 days

D    8 days

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

 

A man can do a piece of work in 1 days=1/5 part

Both can do a piece of work in 1 days=1/3part

son do it alone=(1/3-1/5) part

                      =2/15 part

2/15 part done it in 1 days

1 part done in= 15/2 days=7.5 days

 

 

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