SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 68

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q68

A, B and C can doa piece of work in 12 , 15 and 30 days respectively. If they do a work together, find the ratio in which the amountis to be distributed:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 5 : 4 : 2

Understanding Application

Let total work be LCM of 12,15 and 30 = 60

Total work/Days = Efficiency

wages are always distributed in the ratio of efficiency

        

Efficiency of A = 60/12 = 5

Efficiency of B = 60/15 = 4

Efficiency of C = 60/30 = 2

So  amount is to be distributed in ratio of 5 : 4 : 2.