A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work together for 4 days, then the fraction of work that is left is a) 7/15 b) 8/10 c) 8/15 d) 7/20

A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work together for 4 days, then the fraction of work that is left is
a) 7/15 b) 8/10 c) 8/15 d) 7/20
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