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P and Q can complete a work in 16 days and 24 days, respectively. They begin the work together, but Q leaves after 6 days. How many more days will P take to finish the remaining work?

1. 7 1/4 days
2. 8 1/2 days
3. 6 days
4. 10 1/3 days

Correct answer: 6 days

Solution

P’s rate is 1/16 per day and Q’s rate is 1/24 per day, so together they do 5/48 of the work per day. In 6 days they complete 5/8 of the work, leaving 3/8, which P finishes in 6 days.

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