SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 29th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q40

A is twice as efficient as B. Together they finish a work in 12 days. How long would B take alone?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Efficiency of A : Efficiency of B = 2 : 1

Total efficiency = 3

Both complete the work in 12 days.

Therefore, time taken by B alone = 12 × 3 = 36 days.