A is 50% more efficient than B. If A can complete a piece of work in 12 days, in how many days can B complete the same work? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A is 50% more efficient than B. If A can complete a piece of work in 12 days, in how many days can B complete the same work?
A. 24 days
B. 15 days
C. 18 days
D. 20 days
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Let efficiency of B = 2, then efficiency of A = 3. Total work = Efficiency of A * Time of A = 3 * 12 = 36 units. Time taken by B = 36 / 2 = 18 days.

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