SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 57

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q57

If 7 people working 4 hours a day can complete a task in 14 days. The number of days taken by 12 people working 8 hours a day will be:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4112\frac{1}{12}days.

7 people working 4 hours a day can complete a task in 14 days

The number of days taken by 12 people working 8 hours a day will be:

             Initial              =          New

Man × days × hours = Man × days × hours

7 × 14 × 4 = 12 × days × 8

days = 49/12 = 4112\frac{1}{12} days