Question 19
MediumOriginal questionThree workers, Salim, Tanya and Uday, can build a shed alone in 30, 40 and 60 days. All three begin together, but after 4 days Uday leaves. How many more days do Salim and Tanya need to finish the shed?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
All three: per day.
In 4 days: done, so remains.
Salim + Tanya: per day.
Time: days.
Worth noting
16 days is the total from the start; the question asks for the days after Uday leaves.
- Concept
- Worker leaving midway from a group of three
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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