Madhu and Maya start working on their dream project. Madhu claims that she alone can complete the project in 20 days while Maya can complete it in 30 days. They work together for 2 days then Madhu leaves Maya alone with project. In how many days will project be completed now?

Madhu and Maya start working on their dream project. Madhu claims that she alone can complete the project in 20 days while Maya can complete it in 30 days. They work together for 2 days then Madhu leaves Maya alone with project. In how many days will project be completed now? Correct Answer 27

Given

Madhu can complete the project in 20 days.

Maya can complete project in 30 days.

Madhu leaves work after working 2 days together.

Concept used : 

When A can finish a work in x days and B can finish the same work in y days.

Both can complete work together in : 1/x + 1/y

Calculation

 As LCM of 20 and 30 is 60 i.e, Total work = 60 units

Efficiency of Madhu = 3 units/day

Efficiency of Maya = 2 units/ day

In 2 days they produce 10 units together.

Maya's efficiency = 2 units/ day

Maya completes 50 units in = 25 days.

Total days = 2 + 25 = 27.

∴ Project completes in 27 days.

 

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