Multiple choice

P is thrice as good a workman as Q and is therefore able to finish a piece of work in 60 days less than Q. find the time in which they can do it working together. P, Q की तुलना में तीन गुना अच्छा कामगार है अत: किसी कार्य को पूरा करने में उसे Q की तुलना में 60 दिन कम लगते है। उस समय को ज्ञात कीजिए जिसमें वे एक साथ कार्य करते हुए पूरा कार्य समाप्त कर सकते हैं।

  1. 22(3/4) days

  2. 25(1/2) days

  3. 24(1/2) days

  4. 22(1/2) days

  5. 23(1/2) days

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

P is thrice as efficient as Q, so P takes 1/3 the time Q takes. If Q takes x days, P takes x/3 days. Difference: x - x/3 = 60, so 2x/3 = 60, x = 90. Q takes 90 days, P takes 30 days. Together: 1/30 + 1/90 = 4/90 = 2/45. Time = 45/2 = 22.5 days. Option D is correct.