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    P and Q together can do a job in 7 days. P is twice as efficient as Q. In how many days can P alone do the job?
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    P and Q together can do a job in 7 days. P is twice as efficient as Q. In how many days can P alone do the job?

    A.

    21 days

    B.

    12 days

    C.

    10.5 days

    D.

    15 days

    Correct option is C


    Let the efficiency of Q = 1 Unit/day
    As per question
    The efficiency of Q = 2 Unit/day
    P and Q together can do a job in 7 days
    Total job done by P and Q in 1 day = 2+1=3
    Therefore, total work

    P can do these Job = 21/2 = 10.5 days.

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