A can complete a work in 13 days and B can complete the same work in 28 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A can complete a work in 13 days and B can complete the same work in 28 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 8.88
B. 10.88
C. 14.88
D. 12.88
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined rate = 1/13 + 1/28. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 8.88 days.

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Question #1
A can complete a work in 14 days and B in 28 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 46.43
B. 53.93
C. 51.43
D. 48.93

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/14+1/28))×100 = 46.43%.

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Question #2
A can complete a work in 20 days and B in 40 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 62.5
B. 70.0
C. 65.0
D. 67.5

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/20+1/40))×100 = 62.5%.

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Question #3
A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 20 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 10.0
B. 16.0
C. 14.0
D. 12.0

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/20 + 1/20. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 10.0 days.

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