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Andreas and Bruno each work at a constant rate. Andreas can clear a garden plot working alone in 50 days. He works for 5 days and then leaves. The remaining work is cleared by Bruno working alone in 30 days. In how many days can Andreas and Bruno clear the entire plot if they work together from the start?

A. 16 2/3
B. 18 3/4
C. 20
D. 22 1/2
E. 25

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Let the rate of work of Andreas and Bruno is an and b respectively.

Total work = 50*a = 50a

Andreas works for 5 days, the work completed = 5a

Remaining work = 50a - 5a = 45a

This work is completed by Bruno in 30 days.

30*b = 45*a

(b / a) = (3/2)

The combined efficiency of Andreas and Bruno = (a + b) = a + (3/2)a = (5/2)a

Combined days = 50a / (5/2)a

= (50*2) / 5

= 20 days.

Option C
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