Mr. A can do a particular work in 6 hours, and Mr. B can do the same work in 14hours. How much time will it take if they do the work together?
A. 4 hours and 6 minutes
B. 4 hours and 12 minutes
C. 4 hours and 18 minutes
D. 4 hours and 24 minutes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
To determine how long it will take Mr. A and Mr. B to complete the work together, follow these steps:
1. Calculate the work rates of Mr. A and Mr. B:
- Mr. A's work rate is:
- Mr. B's work rate is:
2. Add their work rates to find their combined work rate:
To add these fractions, find a common denominator (which is 42):
3. Determine the time required to complete the work together:
The reciprocal of the combined work rate gives the total time:
4. Convert 0.2 hours into minutes:
So, the total time is:
B. 4 hours and 12 minutes