SOLUTION: A can do a piece of work in 30 days,and B can do the same work in 40 days,if both do together then how many days it takes to complete the same work.

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Question 822074: A can do a piece of work in 30 days,and B can do the same work in 40 days,if both do together then how many days it takes to complete the same work.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/30+1/40=1/x
4/120+3/120=1/x
7/120=1/x
x=120/7=17.14