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If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?

If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?
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If A completes a particular work in 8 days and B the same work in 24 days. How many days will it take if they work together?

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A:
1 day = 1/8 of work

B:
1 day = 1/24 of the work

Together:
1 day = A + B = 1/8 + 1/24 = 4/24 = 1/6

1 day = 1/6 of work
1/6 x 6 of work = 1 x 6 days
work = 6 days

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