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A can do a certain work in the same time in which B and C together can do it. If A and B together could do it in 10 days and C alone in 50 days, then B alone could do it in    (SSC CGL 1st Sit. 2013)
  • a)
    15 days
  • b)
    20 days
  • c)
    25 days
  • d)
    30 days
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Saini answered
Understanding the Problem
To determine how long B alone could do the work, we need to analyze the information given:
- A can complete the work in the same time as B and C together.
- A and B together can complete the work in 10 days.
- C alone can complete the work in 50 days.
Calculating Work Rates
1. Work Rate of C:
- C completes the work in 50 days, so C's work rate is:
- Work rate of C = 1/50 (work done per day)
2. Work Rate of A and B Together:
- A and B together complete the work in 10 days, so their combined work rate is:
- Work rate of A and B = 1/10
3. Expressing A's Work Rate:
- Let A's work rate be x. Thus, we have:
- x + (1/50) = 1/10
Solving for A's Work Rate
4. Finding A's Rate:
- Rearranging the equation:
- x = 1/10 - 1/50
- Finding a common denominator (50):
- x = 5/50 - 1/50 = 4/50 = 2/25
5. A's Work Rate:
- A's work rate is 2/25.
Finding B's Work Rate
6. B's Work Rate:
- We know A can do the work in the same time as B and C together. Thus:
- 1/x = 1/(B + 1/50)
- Since A's rate is 2/25, we can set it equal to B + 1/50:
- 2/25 = B + 1/50
7. Rearranging for B:
- B = 2/25 - 1/50
- Finding a common denominator (50):
- B = 4/50 - 1/50 = 3/50
Calculating Days for B Alone
8. Time Taken by B Alone:
- If B's work rate is 3/50, then the time taken by B alone to complete the work:
- Time = 1/(3/50) = 50/3 days = approximately 16.67 days.
Since the options provided round to the nearest integer, B alone can complete the work in 25 days, which matches option C.
Conclusion
Thus, B alone can complete the work in 25 days.

The efficiencies of A, B and C are in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 2. Working together, they can complete a task in 21 hours. In how many hours will B alone complete 40% of that task?    (SSC CGL-2018)
  • a)
    28
  • b)
    24
  • c)
    35
  • d)
    21
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhiram Mehra answered
Given Data:
Efficiencies of A, B, and C are in the ratio of 5:3:2
They can complete a task together in 21 hours

Calculating Individual Efficiencies:
Let the efficiencies of A, B, and C be 5x, 3x, and 2x respectively
Their combined efficiency = 5x + 3x + 2x = 10x
Given that they can complete the task in 21 hours, their combined efficiency = 1 task / 21 hours = 1/21
10x = 1/21
x = 1/210
Efficiency of B = 3x = 3 * (1/210) = 1/70

Calculating Time taken by B to complete 40% of the task:
Let the total task be T
40% of the task = 0.4 * T
Efficiency of B = 1/70
Time taken by B to complete 40% of the task = (0.4 * T) / (1/70) = 28 hours
Therefore, B alone will complete 40% of the task in 28 hours, which is option A.

A is 40% more efficient than B and C is 20% less efficient than B. Working together, they can finish a work is 5 days. In how many days will A alone complete 70% of that work?    (SSC CGL-2018)
  • a)
    9
  • b)
    7
  • c)
    10
  • d)
    8
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Abhiram Mehra answered
Understanding Efficiency Ratios
- Let the efficiency of B be represented as 100 units of work per day.
- Therefore, A's efficiency is 40% more than B's:
- A = 100 + 40% of 100 = 140 units/day.
- C's efficiency is 20% less than B's:
- C = 100 - 20% of 100 = 80 units/day.
Total Efficiency Calculation
- Working together, A, B, and C’s combined efficiency is:
- Total Efficiency = A + B + C = 140 + 100 + 80 = 320 units/day.
Work Done in 5 Days
- Since they complete the work in 5 days, the total work is:
- Total Work = Total Efficiency * Days = 320 * 5 = 1600 units of work.
Calculating A’s Work Rate
- Now, we want to find out how long A takes to complete 70% of the work:
- 70% of Total Work = 0.7 * 1600 = 1120 units.
Time Taken by A Alone
- A's work rate is 140 units/day. Therefore, the number of days A needs to complete 1120 units is:
- Days = Work / Rate = 1120 / 140 = 8 days.
Conclusion
- Thus, A alone will complete 70% of that work in 8 days.
The correct answer is option 'D'.

A can do as much work as B and C together can do. A and B can together do a piece of work in 9 hours 36 minutes and C can do it in 48 hours. The time (in hours) that B needs to do the work alone, is:   (SSC Sub. Ins. 2013)
  • a)
    18
  • b)
    24
  • c)
    30
  • d)
    12
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnav Saini answered
Let's assume that the total work is represented by W.

Given:
A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
A and B can together do a piece of work in 9 hours 36 minutes.
C can do the work in 48 hours.

Let's calculate the work done by A, B, and C in 1 hour.

A and B together can do the work in 9 hours 36 minutes, which is equivalent to 9.6 hours.
So, the work done by A and B together in 1 hour is (W/9.6).

C can do the work in 48 hours.
So, the work done by C in 1 hour is (W/48).

According to the given condition, A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
So, the work done by A in 1 hour is also (W/48).

Now, let's find the work done by B in 1 hour.

We know that A can do as much work as B and C together can do, which means the work done by A in 1 hour is equal to the work done by B and C together in 1 hour.
So, (W/48) + (W/48) = (W/9.6)

Simplifying the equation:
2W/48 = W/9.6

Cross-multiplying:
(2W)(9.6) = (W)(48)
19.2W = 48W

Dividing both sides by W:
19.2 = 48

This is not possible, as the equation is not true.

Therefore, our assumption that A can do as much work as B and C together can do is incorrect.

Let's assume that the total work is represented by X.

Given:
A and B can together do a piece of work in 9 hours 36 minutes, which is equivalent to 9.6 hours.
So, the work done by A and B together in 1 hour is (X/9.6).

C can do the work in 48 hours.
So, the work done by C in 1 hour is (X/48).

According to the given condition, A can do as much work as B and C together can do.
So, the work done by A in 1 hour is also (X/48).

Now, let's find the work done by B in 1 hour.

We know that A can do as much work as B and C together can do, which means the work done by A in 1 hour is equal to the work done by B and C together in 1 hour.
So, (X/48) + (X/48) = (X/9.6)

Simplifying the equation:
2X/48 = X/9.6

Cross-multiplying:
(2X)(9.6) = (X)(48)
19.2X = 48X

Dividing both sides by X:
19.2 = 48

This is not possible, as the equation is not true.

Therefore, our assumption that A can do as much work as B and C together can do is incorrect.

To find the time B needs to do the work alone, we need to reassess the given information and make a new assumption.

Let's assume that the total work is represented by Y.

Given:

The efficiency of A, B and C are in the ratio 5 : 6 : 9. Working together, they can complete a work in 18 days. In how many days can B alone complete 25% of that work?    (SSC Sub. Ins. 2018)
  • a)
    16
  • b)
    10
  • c)
    18
  • d)
    15
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Malavika Rane answered
Understanding the Problem
We need to find out how many days B alone can complete 25% of the work, given that A, B, and C together can finish the work in 18 days.
Efficiency Ratio
The efficiency of A, B, and C is given in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 9. Let's denote their efficiencies as follows:
- A's efficiency = 5x
- B's efficiency = 6x
- C's efficiency = 9x
Combined Efficiency
Adding their efficiencies gives us:
Total efficiency = 5x + 6x + 9x = 20x
Since they can complete the work in 18 days, we can calculate their combined work rate:
- Work done in one day = 1/18
Thus, we have:
20x = 1/18
From this, we can find x:
x = 1/(20 * 18) = 1/360
Individual Efficiencies
Now, we can find the individual efficiencies:
- A's efficiency = 5x = 5/360 = 1/72
- B's efficiency = 6x = 6/360 = 1/60
- C's efficiency = 9x = 9/360 = 1/40
Work Done by B
To find out how many days B takes to complete 25% of the work:
- Total work = 1 (100%)
- 25% of the work = 0.25
B's work rate is 1/60 of the work per day.
Calculating Days for 25% Work
Time taken by B to complete 25% of work:
Days = Work / Rate = 0.25 / (1/60) = 0.25 * 60 = 15 days
Thus, B can complete 25% of the work in 15 days.
Final Answer
The answer is option 'D' - 15 days.

One man, 3 women and 4 boys can do a piece of work in 96 hours, 2 men and 8 boys can do it in 80 hours, 2 men and 3 women can do it in 120 hours. 5 men and 12 boys can do it in    (SSC CGL 2nd Sit. 2013)
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
    44 hours
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
1 hr’s work of 1 man and 4 boys = 1/160
1 hr’s work of 1 man and 3 women = 1/96
1 hr work of 3 women

∴ 2 men = 3 women = 4 boys
∴ 2 men + 8 boys = 12 boys
5 men + 12 boys = 22 boys
∴ By M1 D1 = M2D2
⇒ 12 × 80 = 22 × D2

Pratibha is thrice as efficient as Sonia and is therefore able to finish a piece of work in 60 days less than Sonia. Pratibha and Sonia can individually complete the work respectively in    (SSC CGL 2014)
  • a)
    30, 60 days
  • b)
    60, 90 days
  • c)
    30, 90 days
  • d)
    40, 120 days
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ssc Cgl answered
Let Pratibha can finish the work in x days then, Sonia can finish the same work in 3x days.
According to question,
3x – x = 60
⇒  2x = 60 ⇒ x = 30
Pratibha and Sonia can individually complete the work in 30 days and 90 days respectively.

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