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Hazel can finish a job in 11 days and Ben in 14 days. They work together for 3 day(s), then Ben leaves. How many days in all does it take to finish the job?

  1. 6 4/25 days
  2. 8 9/14 days
  3. 5 9/14 days
  4. 12 1/2 days

Answer

B. 8 9/14 days

Solution

In 3 day(s) together they finish 75/154. Remaining 79/154 takes Hazel 5 9/14 days. Total = 3 + 5 9/14 = 8 9/14 days.

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