24 men can complete a work in 26 days. If 29 men work at the same rate, the work will be completed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

24 men can complete a work in 26 days. If 29 men work at the same rate, the work will be completed in:
A. 31.52
B. 21.52
C. 36.52
D. 26.52
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total work = 624 man-days. Time = 624/29 = 21.52 days.

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Question #1
A can complete a work in 16 days and B in 29 days. If they work together, the work will be completed in:
A. 10.31
B. 25.31
C. 15.31
D. 20.31

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/16 + 1/29. Required time = 10.31 days.

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Question #2
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 30 days and B alone in 26 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 48.93
B. 46.43
C. 51.43
D. 53.93

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A share = (1/30) / (1/30+1/26) ×100 = 46.43%.

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Question #3
A can complete a work in 24 days and B can complete the same work in 34 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 18.07
B. 16.07
C. 20.07
D. 14.07

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/24 + 1/34. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 14.07 days.

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