SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 21/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q32

A, B, and C together can finish a task in 12 days. A is twice as efficient as B and C alone can do the task in 36 days. In how many days can A and B do the task if C goes on leave?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 18.

Let the total work be 36 units

Efficiency of (A + B) = 3 - 1 = 2

Hence,

Time taken by (A + B) = 36/2 = 18 days