Question : A and B can complete a work in 36 days and 45 days respectively. They worked together for 2 days and then A left the work. In how many days will B complete the remaining work?
Option 1: 41.5
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 41
Option 4: 40.5
Correct Answer: 40.5
Solution :
The rate at which A works is
Together, A and B can do
So, in 2 days, A and B together complete
This means
Now, only B is working to complete the remaining work.
The time taken by B to complete the remaining work =
Hence, the correct answer is 40.5.