$A$ and $B$ can complete a piece of work in $12$ and $18 \text{ days}$ respectively. $A$ begins to do the work and they work alternatively one at a time for $1 \text{ day}$ each. The whole work will be completed in (in $\text{days}$):

  • A
    $14\frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $15\frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $16\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $18\frac{2}{3}$

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