P and Q can finish a work in 15 and 10 days respectively. Q starts the work and leaves it after 5 days. The number of days in which P can complete the work is :

  • 6 1/2 days
  • 7 1/2 days
  • 8 days
  • 9 days
  • None of these
  • Explanation:

    P's 1 day's work = 1/15

    Q's 1 day's work = 1/10

    Q's 5 day's work=5/10=1/2

    Remaining work = 1-1/2=1/2

    So P can do the remaining work in 15/2 days.

    Required days = 7 1/2 days

P and Q can finish a work in 15 and 10 days respectively. Q starts the work and leaves it after 5 da
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