SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 2 May 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q4

Working 12 hours per day, Raj can complete a work in 12 days. How many hours per day he should work so as to finish the same work in 9 days?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 16 hours

Given that

Working 12 hours per day, Raj can complete a work in 12 days

Let he complete same work in 9 days by working D hours per day

According to the question

Raj × 12 × 12 = Raj × 9 × D

144 = 9 × D

D = 144/9 = 16 hours per day