A can complete a work in 23 days and B can complete the same work in 23 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 23 days and B can complete the same work in 23 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 15.5
B. 13.5
C. 17.5
D. 11.5
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Combined rate = 1/23 + 1/23. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 11.5 days.

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12 men can complete a work in 16 days. If 16 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 16.0
B. 12.0
C. 18.0
D. 14.0

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total work = 12 × 16 = 192 man-days. Required days = 192/16 = 12.0 days.

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A can do a work in 14 days and B in 21 days. They begin together but 3 days before the completion of the work, A leaves. What is the total number of days taken to complete the work?
A. 10(1/5) days
B. 9(1/5) days
C. 8(3/5) days
D. 11(2/5) days

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Total work = LCM(14, 21) = 42 units. Efficiency of A = 3, B = 2. Let total days be x. A works for (x - 3) days and B works for x days. 3(x - 3) + 2x = 42 => 3x - 9 + 2x = 42 => 5x = 51 => x = 51/5 = 10(1/5) days.

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A can complete a work in 19 days and B in 19 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 12.0
B. 14.5
C. 17.0
D. 9.5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/19 + 1/19. Time = 9.5 days.

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