SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 135

SSC CPO - 11 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q135

Prakash can do a job in 15 days. In how many days can Prakash and Jayesh together complete the job, if Jayesh is twice as fast as Prakash?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Prakash's rate = 1/15

Jayesh's rate = 2/15

Combined rate = 1/15 + 2/15 = 3/15 = 1/5

Time = 1 / (1/5) = 5 days