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Time and Work MCQs

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Question #381
A can do a work in 9 days and B in 29 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 12.65
B. 7.65
C. 5.15
D. 10.15

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 5.15 days.

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Question #382
A can complete a work in 15 days and B in 32 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 12.71
B. 17.71
C. 15.21
D. 10.21

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/15 + 1/32. Time = 10.21 days.

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Question #383
A can complete a work in 15 days and B in 30 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 55.0
B. 57.5
C. 50.0
D. 52.5

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/15+1/30))×100 = 50.0%.

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Question #384
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 18 days and B alone in 34 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 67.88
B. 70.38
C. 65.38
D. 72.88

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A share = (1/18) / (1/18+1/34) ×100 = 65.38%.

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Question #385
A can do a work in 15 days and B in 17 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 13.48
B. 5.98
C. 8.48
D. 10.98

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 5.98 days.

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Question #386
A can complete a work in 21 days and B in 38 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 13.53
B. 21.03
C. 16.03
D. 18.53

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/21 + 1/38. Time = 13.53 days.

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Question #387
A can complete a work in 21 days and B in 42 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 64.29
B. 66.79
C. 71.79
D. 69.29

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/21+1/42))×100 = 64.29%.

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Question #388
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 24 days and B alone in 24 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 55.0
B. 57.5
C. 52.5
D. 50.0

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A share = (1/24) / (1/24+1/24) ×100 = 50.0%.

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Question #389
A can do a work in 21 days and B in 23 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 10.73
B. 15.73
C. 8.23
D. 13.23

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 8.23 days.

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Question #390
A can complete a work in 27 days and B in 44 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 24.23
B. 19.23
C. 16.73
D. 21.73

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/27 + 1/44. Time = 16.73 days.

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Question #391
A can complete a work in 10 days and B in 20 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 30.0
B. 25.0
C. 32.5
D. 27.5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/10+1/20))×100 = 25.0%.

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Question #392
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 30 days and B alone in 30 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 57.5
B. 50.0
C. 55.0
D. 52.5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A share = (1/30) / (1/30+1/30) ×100 = 50.0%.

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Question #393
A can do a work in 13 days and B in 29 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 9.23
B. 14.23
C. 6.73
D. 11.73

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 6.73 days.

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Question #394
A can complete a work in 33 days and B in 21 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 20.33
B. 15.33
C. 12.83
D. 17.83

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/33 + 1/21. Time = 12.83 days.

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Question #395
A can complete a work in 16 days and B in 32 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 60.62
B. 58.12
C. 55.62
D. 53.12

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/16+1/32))×100 = 53.12%.

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Question #396
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 18 days and B alone in 36 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 71.67
B. 66.67
C. 69.17
D. 74.17

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A share = (1/18) / (1/18+1/36) ×100 = 66.67%.

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Question #397
A can do a work in 19 days and B in 17 days. In how many days will they complete 75% of the work together?
A. 14.23
B. 9.23
C. 11.73
D. 6.73

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Combined time for full work multiplied by 0.75 = 6.73 days.

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Question #398
A can complete a work in 16 days and B in 27 days. If both work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 17.55
B. 12.55
C. 10.05
D. 15.05

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/16 + 1/27. Time = 10.05 days.

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Question #399
A can complete a work in 22 days and B in 44 days. After working together for 5 days, what percentage of work remains?
A. 73.41
B. 70.91
C. 65.91
D. 68.41

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Remaining work = (1 - 5*(1/22+1/44))×100 = 65.91%.

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Question #400
A and B work together. A alone can complete the work in 24 days and B alone in 26 days. What percentage of the total daily work is contributed by A?
A. 54.5
B. 57.0
C. 52.0
D. 59.5

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A share = (1/24) / (1/24+1/26) ×100 = 52.0%.

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