SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 09 Aug 2023 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

Three people A, B and C worked together and finished the work in 9 days. If A alone can finish the same work in 18 days, B alone in 30 days, then the number of days C alone will take is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 45 days.

Total work = LCM of 9, 18, and 30 = 90

Efficiency of C = (90/9) - (90/18) - (90/30) = 10 - 5 - 3 = 2

Time required for C alone = 90/2 = 45 days