SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 136

SSC CPO Tier I - 13th December 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q136

A is twice as efficient as B and C is thrice as efficient as B. Working together, they can finish a certain work in 5 days. A and C worked together for 5 days. B alone would complete the remaining work in .......

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 5 days

Application

Efficiency:

A B C
2 1 3

If they work together and finish work in 5 days

So,

Total work = 6 × 5 = 30 unit

A and C worked together for 5 days

So, Completed 5 × 5 = 25 unit

Remaining work = 30 - 25 = 5 unit

B complete remaining work in

5/1 = 5 days