If $A$ works alone,he would take $4$ days more to complete the job than if both $A$ and $B$ worked together. If $B$ worked alone,he would take $16$ days more to complete the job than if $A$ and $B$ work together. How many days would they take to complete the work if both of them worked together?

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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