A: One third of the work done by A in 60 days and one quarter of the work done by B in 35 days = 5 / 60 = 4 / 35 = 8 / 35 = 3 / 66 days. So, 1 / 2 work done by A in 60 days and 1 / 3 work done by B in 35 days = 56 / 3 / 66 = 56 days. The answer is (A).
Answer the following multiple choice question with options (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) by reasoning step-by-step.
Q:A can do a half of certain work in 60 days and B one third of the same in 35 days. They together will do the whole work in. Answer Choices: A)56 days B)420 days C)46 days D)560 days E)96 days