A can complete a work in 13 days and B in 28 days. If both 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 in 28 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 16.38
B. 11.38
C. 8.88
D. 13.88
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined rate = 1/13 + 1/28. Time = 8.88 days.

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Question #1
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 24 days and B alone in 34 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 66.12
B. 58.62
C. 61.12
D. 63.62

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A share = (1/24) / (1/24+1/34) ×100 = 58.62%.

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Question #2
A can complete a work in 18 days and B in 36 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 58.33
B. 63.33
C. 65.83
D. 60.83

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/18+1/36))×100 = 58.33%.

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A can complete a work in 16 days and B can complete the same work in 16 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 14.0
B. 10.0
C. 12.0
D. 8.0

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/16 + 1/16. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 8.0 days.

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