Question 7Asked in BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12 + 18 more papers

Two persons A and B complete a task in 15 days, when they work together. Person A completes the task in 20 days if he works alone. How many days will B take…

Two persons A and B complete a task in 15 days, when they work together. Person A completes the task in 20 days if he works alone. How many days will B take to finish the task alone?
  1. A35 days
  2. B25 days
  3. C60 days
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (C) 60 days

Explanation

B's one-day work = 1/15 − 1/20 = (4 − 3)/60 = 1/60, so B alone takes 60 days.

From BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12 — Previous Year Paper

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