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Rambabu can do a piece of work in 5 days and Santosh can do the same work in 7 days. If both work together, they will finish the work in how many days?


A) 12 days

B) 2 days

C) \( \Large 2\frac{11}{12} \) days

D) \( \Large \frac{12}{35} \) day

Correct Answer:
C) \( \Large 2\frac{11}{12} \) days

Description for Correct answer:
\( \Large \frac{5 \times 7}{5+7} = \frac{35}{12} = 2\frac{11}{12} days\)

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