A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 12, 15 and 20 days respectively. A and B start working together and after 2 days A leaves and C joins B. In how many more days will the work be completed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 12, 15 and 20 days respectively. A and B start working together and after 2 days A leaves and C joins B. In how many more days will the work be completed?
A. 7 days
B. 5 days
C. 6 days
D. 4 days
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Total work = LCM(12, 15, 20) = 60 units. Efficiency of A = 5, B = 4, C = 3. In 2 days, A and B complete 2 * (5 + 4) = 18 units. Remaining work = 60 - 18 = 42 units. Now, B and C work together with combined efficiency = 4 + 3 = 7 units/day. Time taken to complete the remaining work = 42 / 7 = 6 days.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Time and Work Questions

Question #1
12 men can complete a work in 22 days. If 16 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 20.5
B. 16.5
C. 18.5
D. 22.5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total work = 12 × 22 = 264 man-days. Required days = 264/16 = 16.5 days.

This question belongs to: Maths Time and Work
Question #2
9 men can complete a work in 13 days. If 13 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 15.0
B. 13.0
C. 9.0
D. 11.0

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total work = 9 × 13 = 117 man-days. Required days = 117/13 = 9.0 days.

This question belongs to: Maths Time and Work
Question #3
A can complete a work in 21 days and B in 25 days. If they work together, the work will be completed in:
A. 26.41
B. 11.41
C. 16.41
D. 21.41

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/21 + 1/25. Required time = 11.41 days.

This question belongs to: Maths Time and Work