Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Word Problems · hard
Paolo can finish a job in 17 days and Ben in 8 days. They work together for 1 day(s), then Ben leaves. How many days in all does it take to finish the job?
- 5 11/25 days
- 14 7/8 days
- 13 7/8 days
- 12 1/2 days
Answer
B. 14 7/8 days
Solution
In 1 day(s) together they finish 25/136. Remaining 111/136 takes Paolo 13 7/8 days. Total = 1 + 13 7/8 = 14 7/8 days.
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