SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 56

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q56

Rama and Hari can together finish a piece of work in 15 days. Rama works twice as fast as Hari, then Hari alone can finish work in :

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 45 days

Efficiency × Time = total work 

The ratio of doing work of  Rama and Hari is 2 : 1

let their efficiency be 2x and x

Total work = (2x + x) × 15 = 45x

Time taken by Hari = 45x/x = 45 days