Alice can complete a task in 18 days, and Bob can complete the same task in 24 days. If they work together, how long will it take for them to complete the task?
Given:
Alice = 18 days, Bob = 24 days.
Solution:
Combined time T
T =
T= days
Alternate Solution:
Assume total work = LCM(18, 24) = 72 units.
Alice’s rate =4 units/day; Bob’s rate 3 units/day.
Together = 4+3=7 units/day
Time days.
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