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Time and Work MCQs

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Question #341
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 18 days and B alone in 28 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 65.87
B. 60.87
C. 68.37
D. 63.37

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A share = (1/18) / (1/18+1/28) ×100 = 60.87%.

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Question #342
A can do a work in 17 days and B in 17 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 6.38
B. 13.88
C. 8.88
D. 11.38

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 6.38 days.

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Question #343
A can complete a work in 13 days and B in 42 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 12.43
B. 9.93
C. 17.43
D. 14.93

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/13 + 1/42. Time = 9.93 days.

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Question #344
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. 60.83
D. 65.83

Correct Answer: Option A


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

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Question #345
21 men can complete a work in 29 days. If 29 men work at the same rate, how many days are required?
A. 21.0
B. 26.0
C. 23.5
D. 28.5

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Total work = 609 man-days. Days = 21.0.

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Question #346
A can complete a work in 32 days. What percentage of the work will be completed in 7 days?
A. 21.88
B. 26.88
C. 29.38
D. 24.38

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Completed percentage = (7/32)×100 = 21.88%.

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Question #347
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. 61.12
B. 63.62
C. 58.62
D. 66.12

Correct Answer: Option C


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

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Question #348
A can do a work in 9 days and B in 23 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 12.35
B. 9.85
C. 4.85
D. 7.35

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 4.85 days.

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Question #349
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. 17.0
B. 14.5
C. 12.0
D. 9.5

Correct Answer: Option D


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

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Question #350
A can complete a work in 24 days and B in 48 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 73.75
B. 68.75
C. 71.25
D. 76.25

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/24+1/48))×100 = 68.75%.

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Question #351
27 men can complete a work in 20 days. If 35 men work at the same rate, how many days are required?
A. 22.93
B. 15.43
C. 20.43
D. 17.93

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Total work = 540 man-days. Days = 15.43.

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Question #352
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 30 days and B alone in 24 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 46.94
B. 49.44
C. 44.44
D. 51.94

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A share = (1/30) / (1/30+1/24) ×100 = 44.44%.

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Question #353
A can do a work in 15 days and B in 29 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 14.91
B. 9.91
C. 7.41
D. 12.41

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 7.41 days.

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Question #354
A can complete a work in 25 days and B in 25 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 12.5
B. 15.0
C. 20.0
D. 17.5

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/25 + 1/25. Time = 12.5 days.

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Question #355
A can complete a work in 13 days and B in 26 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 44.81
B. 47.31
C. 49.81
D. 42.31

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/13+1/26))×100 = 42.31%.

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Question #356
33 men can complete a work in 26 days. If 41 men work at the same rate, how many days are required?
A. 23.43
B. 28.43
C. 25.93
D. 20.93

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Total work = 858 man-days. Days = 20.93.

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Question #357
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 18 days and B alone in 30 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 70.0
B. 65.0
C. 67.5
D. 62.5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A share = (1/18) / (1/18+1/30) ×100 = 62.5%.

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Question #358
A can do a work in 21 days and B in 17 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 7.05
B. 12.05
C. 14.55
D. 9.55

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 7.05 days.

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Question #359
A can complete a work in 31 days and B in 31 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 20.5
B. 23.0
C. 18.0
D. 15.5

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/31 + 1/31. Time = 15.5 days.

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Question #360
A can complete a work in 19 days and B in 38 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 60.53
B. 68.03
C. 65.53
D. 63.03

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/19+1/38))×100 = 60.53%.

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