Sapna is double efficient as compared to Rakesh. If they both work together on a project and complete it in 48 days, then the number of days in which Sapna alone can complete the project is:

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  1. 68
  2. 72
  3. 52
  4. \(69\frac{1}{2}\)

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Option 2 : 72
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Given:

Sapna is double efficient as compared to Rakesh.

If they both work together on a project and complete it in 48 days.

Formula used:

Let Sapna's work rate be S and Rakesh's work rate be R.

S = 2R

Combined work rate = S + R = 2R + R = 3R

Time taken when working together = 48 days

Total work = Work rate × Time

Calculation:

Total work = 3R × 48 = 144R

Time taken by Sapna alone to complete the project = Total work / Sapna's work rate

⇒ Time taken by Sapna = 144R / 2R

⇒ Time taken by Sapna = 72 days

∴ The correct answer is option 2.

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