A can complete a work in 10 days and B in 19 days. If they work together, the work will be completed in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A can complete a work in 10 days and B in 19 days. If they work together, the work will be completed in:
A. 16.55
B. 11.55
C. 6.55
D. 21.55
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Combined rate = 1/10 + 1/19. Required time = 6.55 days.

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A group of men decided to do a work in 10 days, but 5 of them became absent. If the rest of the group did the work in 12 days, find the original number of men.
A. 35
B. 40
C. 30
D. 25

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let the original number of men be x. Using M1 * D1 = M2 * D2: x * 10 = (x - 5) * 12 => 10x = 12x - 60 => 2x = 60 => x = 30.

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A can complete a work in 13 days and B can complete the same work in 18 days. If they work together, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 11.55
B. 7.55
C. 9.55
D. 13.55

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/13 + 1/18. Time = 1 ÷ combined rate = 7.55 days.

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8 men can complete a work in 24 days. If 12 men work at the same rate, in how many days will the work be completed?
A. 22.0
B. 20.0
C. 16.0
D. 18.0

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Total work = 8 × 24 = 192 man-days. Required days = 192/12 = 16.0 days.

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