Arithmetic Ability
Time and Work

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Q.

After working for 8 days, Arun finds that only 1/3 rd of the work has been done. He employs Akhil who is 60% as efficient as Arun. How many days more would Akhil take to complete the work?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Arun has completed 1/3rd of the work in 8 days Then he can complete the total work in 1/3 ---- 8 1 ---- ? = 24 days But given Akhil is only 60% as efficient as Arun Akhil =1/24×60/100=1/40 Akhil can complete the total work in 40 days Now, remaining 2/3rd of work can be completed in 1 ------ 40 23 ------ ? = 26.66 days.
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