SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 58

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q58

If 27 people, working 8 hours a day, can complete a task in 12 days, then in how many days will 18 people finish the task, working 9 hours a day?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 16 days.

Understanding Application

Number of persons x Number working hours x Total number of days is always constant.

Let 18 peoples finish the task in days.

27 x 8 x 12 = 18 x 9 x a

a = 16 days