A can finish a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. They work together for 6 days and then B leaves. In how many days will A finish the remaining work? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A can finish a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. They work together for 6 days and then B leaves. In how many days will A finish the remaining work?
A. 4.5 days
B. 5 days
C. 3.5 days
D. 6 days
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total work = LCM(15, 20) = 60 units. Efficiency of A = 4, B = 3. Combined efficiency = 7. In 6 days, work done = 6 * 7 = 42 units. Remaining work = 60 - 42 = 18 units. Time taken by A to complete remaining work = 18 / 4 = 4.5 days.

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A. 10.0
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