A is thrice as good a work man as B and together they finish a piece of work in 16 days.The number of days taken by B alone to finish the work is : Choose the correct answer: A) 64 days. B) 24 days. C) 52 days. D) 35 days. E) 28 days.
Solution   (A’s 1 day’s work): (B’s 1 day’s work)= 3 : 1.   (A + B)'s 1 day’s work = 1/16   Divide 1/14 in the ratio 3 : 1.   ∴ B’s 1 day’s work = (1/16 x1/4)= 1/64   Hence,B alone can finish the work in 64 days.   64 days.nswer 64 days.
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A is thrice as good a work man as B and together they finish a piece of work in 16 days.The number of days taken by B alone to finish the work is :