SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 17/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

A can do 50% of job in 16 days, B can do 1/4th of the job in 24 days. In how many days can they do 3/4th of the job working together? 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 ie 18.

A can complete the whole work in = 16 × 2 = 32 days

B can complete the whole work in = 24 × 4 = 96 days

They both can complete the whole work in = (96 × 32)/128 = 24 days

They can complete 3/4th work in = 24 × (3/4) = 18 days