Two persons A and B can complete a piece of work in 18 days and 24 days respectively. If they work together, what part of the work will be completed in 2 days?\nOptions:\n(A) 7/36\n(B) 9/35\n(C) 4/37\n(D) 8/35\n(E) 5/3 Stream of consciousness:
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A's one day's work = 1/18\nB's one day's work = 1/24\n(A + B)'s one day's work = 1/18 + 1/24 = 7/72\nThe part of the work completed in 3 days = 2 (7/72) = 7/36.
Thus, the answer is (A).
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