Multiple choice

Aman is four times more efficient than Sangram. Aman can complete a work in 45 days less than Sangram. If both of them work together, then in how many days the work will be completed?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 30

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aman is 4 times more efficient than Sangram, so Aman's efficiency: Sangram's efficiency = 4:1. This means if Sangram takes 4x days, Aman takes x days. Given: 4x - x = 45, so 3x = 45, x = 15. Aman takes 15 days, Sangram takes 60 days. Together, their combined rate = 1/15 + 1/60 = 5/60 = 1/12. Working together, they complete the work in 12 days.