Question 7
EasyOriginal questionRekha can pack a consignment of parcels in 4 hours and Prakash in 6 hours. What fraction of the consignment do they pack together in 1 hour?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Rekha packs per hour; Prakash packs .
Together: .
Worth noting
comes from adding the hours instead of the rates. is what is left, not what is done.
- Concept
- Combined one-hour work
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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