Question 29
EasyOriginal questionRakesh can assemble a cupboard in 20 hours. Tanvi is 25% more efficient than Rakesh. How long will Tanvi take to assemble the same cupboard?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
25% more efficient: Tanvi does of Rakesh's work per hour.
Time = hours.
Worth noting
25% more efficient does NOT mean 25% less time. hours is the trap; the time falls by only 20%.
- Concept
- Percentage efficiency to time
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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