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A works x days, B finishes the rest in y days: B's time alone or time together

This type of question, asked 3 times: 18 Jul 2023 S2, 25 Jul 2023 S2, 15 Sep 2025 S3. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    18 Jul 2023 S2

    70
    Raja and Rocky together can complete painting work in 5 days. Together they both start painting, but after 2 days, Rocky falls sick and leaves the work. If Raja completes the remaining painting in 4 days, find the number of days in which Rocky alone can do the work.

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  2. Question 2

    25 Jul 2023 S2

    56
    A can finish a work in 60 days. He works at it for 15 days and then B alone finishes the remaining work in 48 days. In how much time can A and B working together finish the work?

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  3. Question 3

    15 Sep 2025 S3

    66
    A and B can complete a certain task together in 30 days. After A works for 16 days, B is left to finish the remaining work by himself in 44 days. How many days would it take for B to complete the entire task on his own?

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