Jane and Ashley take 8 days and 40 days respectively to complete a project when they work on it alone. They thought if they worked on the project together, they would take fewer days to complete it. During the period that they were working together, Jane took an eight day leave from work. This led to Jane's working for four extra days on her own to complete the project. How long did it take to finish the project ? Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 14 Days	B) 15 Days	C) 16 Days	D) 18 Days	E) 20 Days
Let us assume that the work is laying 40 bricks.   Jane = 5 bricks per day   Ashley = 1 brick per day   Together = 6 bricks per day   Let's say first 8 days Ashley works alone,   No of bricks = 8   Last 4 days Jane works alone,   No. of bricks = 20   Remaining bricks = 40 - 28= 
<gadget id="calculator">40 - 28</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12   So together, they would take   12/6= 
<gadget id="calculator">  12/6</gadget>
<output>2</output>
2   Total no. of days= 8 + 4 + 2= 
<gadget id="calculator">8 + 4 + 2</gadget>
<output>14</output>
14   14 Daysnswer is 14 Days
<result>A</result>
Jane and Ashley take 8 days and 40 days respectively to complete a project when they work on it alone. They thought if they worked on the project together, they would take fewer days to complete it. During the period that they were working together, Jane took an eight day leave from work. This led to Jane's working for four extra days on her own to complete the project. How long did it take to finish the project ?