A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in half the time taken by A. Then, working together, what part of the same work can they finish in a day? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in half the time taken by A. Then, working together, what part of the same work can they finish in a day?
A. 1/4
B. 1/6
C. 2/5
D. 1/9
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Time taken by A = 18 days, so B takes 9 days. Efficiency of A = 1/18, B = 1/9. Together in one day = 1/18 + 1/9 = 3/18 = 1/6.

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