SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 55

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

If 6 people are required to complete a work in 1 hour 20 minutes, then how long will only 5 people take to complete the same work?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 96 minutes.

6 people → 1 hour 20 minutes = 80 minutes

Work = People × Time = 6 × 80 = 480 units

Now for 5 people:

Time = 4805480\over5 = 96 minutes