$A$ alone can complete a work in $16$ days and $B$ alone in $12$ days. Starting with $A$,they work on alternate days. The total work will be completed in (in days):

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $13$
  • C
    $13\frac{5}{7}$
  • D
    $13\frac{3}{4}$

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