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P and Q finish a work in 20 and 12 days. P starts alone; Q joins after 4 days until the end. How long does the work last?

A
5 days
B
10 days
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C
15 days
D
12 days

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A
5 days
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B
10 days
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C
15 days
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D
12 days
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Explanation

P alone for 4 days does 1/5. Remaining 4/5 at combined rate 1/20 + 1/12 = 2/15 needs 6 days. Total = 10 days.

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