Staff Selection Commission Quantitative Aptitude — Question 268

Question

A can do a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. Working together, in how many days can they complete it?

  1. 7.2 days
  2. 8 days
  3. 9 days
  4. 10 days

Correct answer

A — 7.2 days

Explanation (English)

A's 1 day work = 1/12, B's = 1/18. Together = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36. Days = 36/5 = 7.2

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