A is 20% less efficient than B. If A can complete a work in 15 days, in how many days will B complete it? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A is 20% less efficient than B. If A can complete a work in 15 days, in how many days will B complete it?
A. 11 days
B. 9 days
C. 12 days
D. 10 days
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Let efficiency of B = 5, then efficiency of A = 4. Total work = Efficiency of A * Time of A = 4 * 15 = 60 units. Time taken by B = 60 / 5 = 12 days.

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