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:

  1. A completes 25\frac{2}{5} of the work in xx days.
  2. A and B together finish the remaining 35\frac{3}{5} of the work in 6 days.
  3. B alone can complete the entire work in 1006\frac{100}{6} days.

We need to find the value of xx.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Find the work rates of A and B:

    • Since B can complete the work in 1006\frac{100}{6} days, the work rate of B is: B’s work rate=11006=6100=350 (work/day).\text{B's work rate} = \frac{1}{\frac{100}{6}} = \frac{6}{100} = \frac{3}{50} \text{ (work/day)}.
  2. Let A's work rate be ArateA_{\text{rate}}.

    • Since A completes 25\frac{2}{5} of the work in xx days: Arate=25x=25x (work/day).A_{\text{rate}} = \frac{\frac{2}{5}}{x} = \frac{2}{5x} \text{ (work/day)}.
  3. Combined work rate of A and B:

    • When A and B work together, they complete 35\frac{3}{5} of the work in 6 days. Therefore, their combined work rate is: Arate+Brate=356=330=110 (work/day).A_{\text{rate}} + B_{\text{rate}} = \frac{\frac{3}{5}}{6} = \frac{3}{30} = \frac{1}{10} \text{ (work/day)}.
  4. Substitute B's work rate into the combined rate to find A's work rate:

    • We know: Arate+350=110.A_{\text{rate}} + \frac{3}{50} = \frac{1}{10}.
    • Isolating ArateA_{\text{rate}}: Arate=110350.A_{\text{rate}} = \frac{1}{10} - \frac{3}{50}.
  5. Perform the subtraction:

    • Convert 110\frac{1}{10} to a fraction with a denominator of 50: 110=550.\frac{1}{10} = \frac{5}{50}.
    • Now subtract: Arate=550350=250=125 (work/day).A_{\text{rate}} = \frac{5}{50} - \frac{3}{50} = \frac{2}{50} = \frac{1}{25} \text{ (work/day)}.
  6. **Find xx 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