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Aman and Ajay can build a wall in 9 days and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they finish the work if they work together?

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Aman and Ajay can build a wall in 9 days and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they finish the work if they work together?
  • A\(5\frac{1}{7}\)
  • B\(11\frac{1}{2}\)
  • C2
  • D7
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⇒ Aman’s efficiency = 1/9

⇒ Ajay’s efficiency = 1/12

⇒ Efficiency of Ajay and Aman together = (1/9) + (1/12) = 7/36

⇒ Time taken = 36/7 = $(5\frac{1}{7})$