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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  1. 12 days
  2. 15 days 
  3. 20 days 
  4. 10 days 

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Option 3 : 20 days 
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Given:

(Raja + Rocky) can complete painting work = 5 days

Formula used:

Total work = efficiency × time

Calculation:

According to the question:

⇒ (Raja + Rocky) × 2 + Raja × 4 = (Raja + Rocky) × 5

⇒ Raja × 4 = (Raja + Rocky) × 3

⇒ Raja × 1 = Rocky × 3

⇒ Raja/Rocky = 3/1

Total work = (Raja + Rocky) × 5

⇒ (3 + 1) × 5 = 4 × 5

⇒ 20 units

Time taken by Rocky alone to complete the painting work = 20/1 = 20 days

∴ The correct answer is 20 days. 

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