A can complete a work in 15 days and B can complete the same work in 15 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 15 days and B can complete the same work in 15 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 9.5
B. 13.5
C. 7.5
D. 11.5
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined rate = 1/15 + 1/15. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 7.5 days.

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A tank can be filled by pipe A in 6 hours and emptied by pipe B in 8 hours. If both pipes are opened together, how much time will it take to fill the empty tank?
A. 24 hours
B. 14 hours
C. 18 hours
D. 12 hours

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Total capacity = LCM(6, 8) = 24 units. Efficiency of A = +4, B = -3. Combined efficiency = 4 - 3 = 1 unit/hour. Time required = 24 / 1 = 24 hours.

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A and B can do a piece of work in 45 days and 40 days respectively. They began the work together, but A left after some days and B finished the remaining work in 23 days. After how many days did A leave?
A. 12 days
B. 9 days
C. 6 days
D. 8 days

Correct Answer: Option B


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A can do a piece of work in 80 days. He works at it for 10 days and then B alone finishes the remaining work in 42 days. In how many days will A and B together complete the work?
A. 25 days
B. 35 days
C. 30 days
D. 24 days

Correct Answer: Option C


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