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Solving Equations Algebraically

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Q22) P and Q completed a job working together in X days. P takes (X+8) days to complete the job, Q takes (X+18) days to complete the job. Find X.

A

(a) 8

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B

(b) 12

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C

(c) 16

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D

(d) 20

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Solution

The correct option is B (b) 12
Ans:22)(b)
Sol: Substitute options in the given question. Only option (b) satisfies the given condition

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