Math Problem Statement
A completes 2/5 part of a work in x days. After then he calls B and they together finish the remaining work in 6 days. If B alone takes 100/6 days. Then find the value of x.
(a) 10 days
(b) 50/3 days
(c) 20 days
(d) 40 days
Solution
Given:
- A completes of the work in days.
- A and B together finish the remaining of the work in 6 days.
- B alone can complete the entire work in days.
We need to find the value of .
Step-by-Step Solution
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Find the work rates of A and B:
- Since B can complete the work in days, the work rate of B is:
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Let A's work rate be .
- Since A completes of the work in days:
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Combined work rate of A and B:
- When A and B work together, they complete of the work in 6 days. Therefore, their combined work rate is:
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Substitute B's work rate into the combined rate to find A's work rate:
- We know:
- Isolating :
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Perform the subtraction:
- Convert to a fraction with a denominator of 50:
- Now subtract:
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**Find using A's work rate:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Work and Time
Rates of Work
Algebra
Formulas
Work rate = Work completed / Time
Combined work rate = A's work rate + B's work rate
Theorems
Work Rate Theorem
Linear Equations
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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