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Rule 1
Theorem: If M, persons can do Wj works in D, days and M 2 persons call do Wz works in D2 days then we have very general formula
ill
Time and Work

Wj = 60 (cutting of trees is taken as-work)
M2 =40-8=~2, MjDjW2
=
D2 =.12,W2 =? .
f!.
of
Putting the values in the formula, M2D2Wj We have, 40 x 8 x W2 =32 x 12 x 60 or W2 = , ~ 32x12x60 40x8 = 72 trees .
the
relationship
MjDjW2
Ex.y '-../ Soln:
= M2D2Wj.
16men can do a piece of work in 10 days. How many men are needed to complete the work in 40 days? Detail Method: To do a work in 10 days, 16 men are needed. or, to do the work in I day, 16 x 10 men are needed. So to do the work in 40 days, men are needed. QuickerMethod: M, =16,Dj M2 16xl0 40 =4
Illustrative Examples
Ex.3~can do a piece of work in 5 days. How many days will he take to complete 3 works of the same type? Solo: Quicker Method: MjDjW2
:=
M2D2Wj
As 'A' is the only person to do the work in both the cases, so M, := M2 := 1 (Useless to carry it)
MjDjW2:=
=1
M2D2Wj and
D, := 5 days, WI = 1, D2 =? and W2 = 3
=IO;Wj
= 7,
D2
= 40,
W2
=I
S .1.
Putting the values in the formula we have, x 3 = D2 X lor, D2 = 15 days.
Exercise
Thus, from /IlfJ~.jWl = M1D2Wj 16 x I 0
= M 2 X 40
. men. 2.
16xl0 or, M: =---=4 .. 40
y
Soln:
40 men can cut 60 trees in 8 hours. If 8 men leave- the job, how many trees will be cut in 12 hours? Detail Method: 40 men - working 8 hrs - cut 60 trees 60 or, 1 men - working 1 hr - cuts 40
3.
4.
;-i trees x
5. = 72 .
60x32x12 Thus, 32 men - working 12 hrs - cut 40 8 trees. Quicker Method:
8 men can do a piece of work in 5 days. How many men are needed to complete the work in 10 days? a) 8 men b) 4 men c) 2 men d) None ofthese 15 men can do a piece of work in 6 days. How many men are needed to complete the work in 3 days? a) 30 men b) 25 men c)35 men d) 40 men 20 men can cut 30 trees in 4 hours. If 4 men leave thejob, how many trees will be cut in 6 hours? a) 30 trees b),36 trees c)40trees d)Noneofthese 10 men can cut 15 trees in 2 hours. If 2 men leave the job, how many trees will be cut in 3 hours? a) 15 trees b) 20 trees c) 16 trees d) J 8 trees A can do a piece' of work in'o days. How many days witl he take to complete 2 works of the same type?' a) 12 days b) 10 days c) 6 days d) 3 days 2.a ,3 ..b 4.d S.a
Answers
l.c
At] = 40, D, = 8 (as days and hrs both denote time)
'Rule 2
Theorem: If MJ persons call ing
(/0
WJ works in Dr days work-
, 2xyz Let ( xy+yz+xz
) be=r+then
yr ( -y-r ),
:r;
hours a day and M 2 persons call do W;, works ill
D2 days working T2 hours a day then we have a very generalformula in the relationship of M D I;W2
J J
'A' alone will do the same work in

2xyz ) ( xy + yz - zx days,
(Jays or
M2D2T2W1
IIJustrative Example
o
Soln: Note:
Ex: /sinen
can prepare 10 toys in ,6 days working 6 hours a day. Then In how many days can 12 men prepare 16 toys working 8 hrs a day? By using the above theorem 5x6x6xJ6 = 12x Dl x8xlO , D ;;;:5x6x6x16 ~3 d"~ 2 12x8x IO ay Number of toys is considered as work in the above example.
,
'B' alone will do the same work ill ( z-r
zr )
days or,
('2XYZ)zx - xy yz +
'C' a/one
,
days and
will do the same work in .(-~)
Exercise
1.
The work done by a ..,,'ohalfin 8 hours is equal to the work done by a man in 6 hours and by.a boy in 12 hours. Ifworking 6 hours per day 9 men can complete a work in 6 days then in how many days can 12 'men..li women , and 12 boys togetherfinishthe same work'work1ng 8 hours per day? I a) 12days 2 b) 3)- days c) 3 days J d) 1 days 2
,X
-r
days or
'
Cz :;;~
Ex:
yz)
days.
Illustrative Example
nd B can do a piece of work in 12 days, Band C in 15 days, C and A in 20 days. How long would each , take separately to do the same work? Soln: Using the above theorem;
'r
2.
3.
(BSRB Patna PO-200J) toys in 3 days working J2hours a day. Then in how many days can 24 men prepare 32 toys working 4 hrs a day? a) 2 days b) 3 days c) 4 days d}6 days 20 men can prepare 4.0 toys ii124 days working 18 hours a day. Then in how many days can 36 men prepare-tx toys working 16 hrsa day? ' a) 16 days b) 12 days c)2ldays, d) 18 days
to men can prepare'20
= ---,-------'----A can
,
2x12x15>;20
' IS x20
12x 15 + 12x20+
=10 JOxJ5
days,
Now,
do the work in
15 -10
= 30 days,
IOx20 B can do the work in 20 _ I0 . IOx12 12,-10
= 20
days.
Answers
I.d; Hint:8WQm~n,=QM~l.1=.J2Boys, 12M + 12W+ J2B~ 12M,+9M+6M=2-7M , Now, applying the above formula, we have 9x6x6=27x8x .. 3.d I.
,Ccandotheworkm
_ 60 days.
Exercise
A and B can finish a piece of work in 30 days, Band C in 40 days while C and A in 60 days. How long will they take to finish it together? a) 26- days b) 16-da)'s , 3 ' 3 2,
D2
. Do
= ---
9x6x6' J ,= 1'- days 27 x8, 2
c)25 days
d)24 days
2. a
,Rule 3
Theorem: 1f A and Bean do a piece of work ill x days, B and C in y days, C and A in z days.then (A + B + C) working together will do tile same work ill [ xy
+ yz + xz days. '
2xyz
AandBcandoapieceofworkin 10 days,B andC in 15 days and, C and A in 20 days. They all work at it for 6 days, and then A leaves, and Band C go on together for 4 days more, If B then leaves, how long will C take to complete the work? a)20day,s b) 25 days c) 10 days d) 15 days
Time and Work

J.
3(> '[
A and B can do a piece of work in 6 days, A and.C in

I . . 52" days, Band C In 4 days. In what t!IJ1~_,c9uldeach do.
't?
I.
Illustrative Example /1
Ex.: ~,./"
~
..]
A can do a piece of work in 5 days, and B can do it in

6 days. How long wi II they take if both work together? Detail Method: 'A' can do
16 t9 a) 208- 713' 31' 35 4 7~ 8~ 20~ 35' 31' 13
16 4 '19 b) 8- 20731 ' 13' '35 d) None of these
Soln:
'5 work
in 1 day.
. I 'B' can do '6 work in 1 day.
c) 4.
Thus 'A' and 'B' can do (~+~) work in I day.
A and B can mow a field in 32' days, A and C in 4 days, Band C in 5 days. In what time could they mow it, all working together? a) 3 75 104
'"
:. 'A' and 'B' can do the work in
T'T
--+5 6
days
2 74
b) 103 c)
3 74 103
r
,
Answers
I, a 2. c: Hint: A, Band C together can do the work in
30 = -=211
JJ
days.
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, 5x6 A + B can do the work in 5 + 6 days 30 = -=28
2xlOx15x20
IOxI5+20xI0+15x20
-------
='-
120 30
days
13 work done by all in 6 days = 20 work done by Band C in 4 days =
11
II
days.
15 12 ' which. is to be
J
Exercise
l. 10.men women 10 men will the a)6 can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 15 and complete the same work in 12 days. Ifall the and 15 women work together, in how many days work get completed? 2 b) 7c) 6 2
Remaining work
= 1- ( 20 + 15
13
4)
done by C. Now, from the question, 120 x 10 C alone can do the whole work in _1_3 10--120 . = 120 days
d) 6
2.
13
[See Rule-6)
.'. 12 of the work

Hint: Here x
given =
is done by C in
12
)1
120 = 10 days.
(SBI Associates PO-1999) A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B can do it in 30 days. How long would they take to do it working together? . . a) 12 days.' b) ) 0 days c) 15 days d) 16 days 3. .A can do a piece of work in 6 days. B takes 8 days. C takes as long as A and B would take working together. How long will it-take Band C to complete the work together?
6,.y = 4 and z =
2"
Now apply the
\ ...
I";
b) 2i
rule. 4.
a) 2sday
days c) 6 days
d) 4'-'days 5
4.b
Rule 4
Theurern: [fA call do a piece of work ill x days and B can d, r' in ; days then A and B working together will do the sante
W,IT/. ill (~)
A does
TO
of a piece of work in 15 days. He does the
remainder with the assistance of B in 4 days. In what time could A and B together do it? a) 13 1
'X+
days.
days
b) 12 days
PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATHS

2 c) 12"3 days 5. work. d) None of these , Now, remaining work (I -
6.
7.
A can do a piece of work in 16 days, B in t () days. A and B work at it together for 6 days and then e finishes it in 3 days, in how many days could e have done it alone? a) 40 days b) 80 days c) 90 days d) 120 days A can do a piece of work in 4 hours, Band e can do it in 3 hours, A and e can do it in 2 hours. How long would B alone take to do it? a) 14 hours b) 12 hours c) 10 hours d) 16 hours A can do a piece of work in 30 days while B can do it in 40 days. A and B working together can do it in a) 70 days 3 1 1 b) 42'4 days c) 27"7 days d) 17"7 days
!~
=
1 4 0) is done by e in 3
6. b;.
day's :. The whole work is done by e in 40 x 3 = 120 days. Hint: A, Band e together can do a piece of work in
4X3 ( 4+3 =
12)
hours.
B alone take to complete a piece of work
12 x2 7 -12 2 _ 1; [
J
hours. [See Rule-6).
8.
(Railways 1989) A can do (1/3) ofa work in 5 days and B can do (2/5) of the work in 10 days. In how many days both A and B together can do the work?
7.d '8. b;
Hint: A can do the whole work in (5 x 3 = 15) days. Bean db.~e whole work in
c) 8S-days
d) 10 days (Railways 1991)
Co;
= 25)
days.
25xl5
Answers
I. c; 2.a 3. b; Hint: .. Hint: x = IS days, y rule.
=
A and B together can do the work in 25 + 15

12 days, Now apply the above
=
75 8=9'8
3 days.
e completes e
the work in ( 6 + 8 = -;;-days complete the work 'in
6X8
24)
Rule'S
Theorem: If A, B andC can do a work in x, y and z days respectively then all of them working together call finish the work in ( xy +xyz+ ) days. yz xz
Band
together
x8 12 24 --=-=25 ( 24 +8 7
2 5
days . .
Illustrati
Ex.:
xample
4. a;
Hint:
.
3) ( 7 TO
,1- 10 =
. ,~
work is done by A and B in 4

'.' Vf (.' . ; ,
can do a piece of work in 5 days, and B can do it in 6day's. If e, who tan do the work in 12 days, joins them, how long will they take to complete the work?
days 4xl0 .'. The whole work is done by Aand B in -3-
Soln: By the tbeorem: : A, B ahci Gcan do the work in

5x6x 12 5x6+6xI2+5xI2 360 -=2162 2 9 days.
Exercise
=
5. d; 16xlO 16+ 10 80
I '3 = 13"3 days.
40
Hint: A and B together can do the whole work in

=
13 days.
13 6 39 :. In 6 days A and B together can do 80 x = 40
1. A can do a piece of work in 5 days, B in 4 days and A, B -. and e together in 2 days. In what time would C do it alone? a)25d~y's, l?)12days c)15.days d)20days 2. A takes half long to do a piece of work as B takes, and if'C does it in tlie same time as A and B together, and ifall three working together would take 7 days, how long would each take separately?
as
Time and Work

a) 21 days, 42 days, 14 days b) 20 days, 40 days, c) 15 days, 45 days,
363
"""3 days
"4
45 days . x or - = 7 . x = 21 days ' 3 . .. .Herice, A completes (21 3. a;
x
40
3.
d) None of these Five men can do a piece of work in 2 hours, which 7 women could do in 3 hours, or 9 children in 4 hours ..How long would 1 man, I woman and 1 child together take to do the work? a)
the work in 21 days, B in days.
2 =42) days andC ill (%X21:-::14)
m
1260
b)
23l
1270
1221
c) 260
d) None of these
Hint: 1men can do a piece of work in (2 x 5 == 10) days 1 woman can do the same work in (7 x 3 = 21) days. I child can do the same work in (9 x 4 = 36) days. Now, applying the given rule, we have
, IOx21x36
4.
5.
A takes twice as much time as B and thrice as much time as C to finish a piece of work, working together they can finish the work in 2 days, find the time each will take to finish the work. a) 12,6,4 b) 18,9,6 c)24, 12,8 d) None of these If A does a piece of work in 4 days, which B can do in 5, and C can do in 6, in what time will they do it, all working together? a) 2 days 50 b) 27 days
the required answer = lOx 21 + 21 x36+ IOx36

7560
= 1326 4, a;
=m
1260
days.
Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. B takes
2'
x
and C takes
'3 days.
Now, applying the given rule, we have xx-x-=2'---3::C..... __ =2 x x x x xx-+-x -+xx-
___
c) 6.
37
60
days
d) None of these
A. Band C can do a piece of work in 6, .12 and 24 days respectively. They altogether will complete the work in ~ "..> 7 4 5 a) ">'1 days b) 24 days c) 45 days d) 24 days (Clerical Grade Exam, 1991)
:. x= 12 days.
:. A takes 12 days, B takes
( =
6) days and C
Answers
I. d:
Hint: Applying the given rule, we have takes '. _ 5x4xz the required answer - 5 4 5 2
x:
+4 x z -
-2 5. c 6. a
(I:
= 4) days 'to' complete the work.
2. a;
or,20z=40+ 18z '!, or, 2z= 40 :. z= 20 days. Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. :. B takes 2x days From the question, C takes to complete the work =
---=-x
Rule 6
Theorem: If A and B together can do a piece of work ill x days and A alone can do it in y days, then B alone can do xy the work in -days.
2xxx
2
3
y-x
2x+x
days
/ lIIustr
(See Rule 4) Ex:
. e Example
A and B together can do a piece of work in 6 days and A alone can do it in 9 days. In how many days can B alone do it?
ow, applying the given rule, we have xx 2xx-x 3 . 2 xx2x+ 2xx--x+ 3
2
2x xx-3 =7
S?ln:- Detail Method: A and B can do
'6
of the work in I
'Time and Work

a) 21 days, 42 days, 14 days b) 20 days, 40 days, c) IS days, 4S days,
363 4/3x -7
4X2 l
3days
'4
45 days
40
or,
or,
3~7
:,x =21 days

the work in 21 days, B in
3.
d) None of these Five men can do a piece of work in 2 hours, which 7 women could do in 3 hours, or 9 children in 4 hours. How long would 1 man, I woman and 1 child together take to do the work? a)
Herice, A completes
(21 x 2 = 42) days and C in (~x 21 3. a;

.i
= 14)
days.
m
1260
b)
m
1270
1221 260
d) None of these
Hint: 1.men can do a piece of work in (2 x 5 "= 10) days 1 woman can do-the same work in (7 x 3 = 21) days. 1 child can do the same work in (9 x 4 = 36) days. Now, applying the given rule, we have
. lOx 21 x36
= IOx21 +2Ix36+IOx36
4.
5.
A takes twice as much time as B and thrice as much time as C to finish a piece of work, working together they can finish the work in 2 days, find the time each will take to finish the work. a) 12,6,4 b) 18,9,6 c)24,12,8 d) None of these If A does a piece of work in 4 days, which B can do in 5, and C can do in 6, in what time will they do it, all working together? 50
a) 2 days b) 27
the required answer
7560
= 1326
= ill days.
1260
4, a;
Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. B takes
"2 and
C takes
3' days.
Now, applying the given rule, we have x x xx-x2 3 x x x xx-+-x-+xx2 2 3
days
c)
37
60
x 3
=2
days
d) None of these
6.
A, Band C can do a piece of work in 6, .12 and 24 days respectively. They altogether will complete the work in
a)
:. x=
12 days.
days and
"'7
,,3
days
7 b) 24 days
c)
45 days
S d) 24 days
(Clerical Grade Exam, 1991)
.'. A takes 12 days. B takes (I; = 6)

takes
Answers
!. d;
Hint: Applying the given rule, we have the required answer

=
Sx4xz -S-4-5 2
x
(I: 4)
=
days to complete the work.
xz
=2
5. c
6. a
2. a;
or,20z=40+ 18z 'I; or, 2z = 40 ., z = 20 days, Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. :. B takes 2x days From the question, C takes to complete the work
---=-x
Rule 6
Theorem: If A and B together can do a piece of work in x days and A alone can do it in y days, then B alone can do
2xxx
2 3
xy the work in ---
2x+x
days
y-x
days.
/ llIustr
(See Rule 4) Ex:
'e Example
A and B together can do a piece of work in 6 days and A alone can do it in 9 days. In how many days can B alone do it? A and B can do
ow, applying the given rule, we have xx2xx-x
2
3
____ .
=7
2 2x xx 2x + 2xx --x + x x --3 3
. Soln:" Detail Method:
"6
of the work in I
364 day. A alone can do 7.

A and B can reap a field in 30 days, working together. After. I I days, however, B is called off and A finishes it by himself in 38 days more. In what time could each alone do the whole? a) 60 days each b) 15 days,30 days c) 20 days, 60 days d) None of these A, Band C together can do a piece of work in 6 days, which 13 alone can do in 16 days and Band C together can' do in J 0' days, in how many days can A and B together do it? 240 a) -_. 31 9. 242 b) .31 241 c) --3I d) None of these
9"
of the work in 1 day.
.', B alone can d~ , 6 - 9)
(I 11 -)-8 1
=
ofthe work i~,~day. 8.
:. B alone call do the whoie work in 18 days. Quicker Method: By the theorem: , 6x9 54 B alone can do the whole work in -== -
= )8
9-6
days.
Exercise
1. A, Band C can doa piece of work in 6, )2 and 24 days respectively. In what time will they altogether do it? a) 3 2. . 2 3 days b) 3 days c) 37days 7 7 4 3 .d) 27 days
3.
A and B workingtogether could mow a field in 28 days and with the help of C they could have mowed it in 21 days. How long would C take by himself? a) 86 days b) 48 days c) 84 days d) None of these B can do a piece of work in 6 hours, Band C can do it in
'
A and B together can do a piece of work in 8 days. 13 alone can do it in J 2 days, supposing B alone works at it for 4 days: in how many more days could A alone finish it? ' a) 18 days b) 24 days c) 16 days d) 20 days 10. A and B can together do a piece of work in 15 days. B alone can do it in 20 days. A alone can do it in: a) 30 days b) 40 days c) 45 days 'd) 60 days (Railways 1991) II. A and B finish a job in 12 days while A, Band C can finish it in 8 days. C alone will finish thejob in: a) 20 days b) 14 days c) 24 days d) 16 days (Hotel Management t 991)
.4 hours and A, Band C in 2-:;-, ours. In how many hours h
-'
Answers
l.c 28x2J 28 _ 21
can A and B do it? a)
-'7 hours
" ,,-'
b) -'-hours
,,5 7
, 2. c; 3. a;
Hint: Required answer
= 84
days.
Hint: Applying the given rule, we have 6X4 C can do a the whole work in ( 6 _ 4
2 c) 3- hours 7
d) None of these
= J 2 days.
4.
A and B together can do a piece of work in 45' days, B and C together can do it in 8 days, and A, Band C together in 4 days. How long would A and C'together take to do it? In what time would B do it alone? a) 8 days, 12 days b) 4 days, 8 days c) 6 days, 12 days d) 8 days, 16 days. .' ' " required answer ,
=
Now from the question, 8 12 x __ 3 12-~ 3
96
=-
24
==
28
3 3- days. 7
5.
2
A does -; .of a piece of work in 9 days, he then cal~s in B, and they finish the work in 6 days. How long would B take todo the whole work by himself? a) J 8 days b) 16 days cy'12 days d) 2 J days' A and B together can do a piece of work in 6 days, B alone could doit in 16 days. If B stops after 3 days, how long afterwards will A have finished the work? '4 a) 75'days 4 b) 55'days 4, c) 4~5days
----x 4
24
4.c;
Hint: C ,alone can do the work in _5 __ .,' 24 --4
= 24 days.
A alone can do the work in (::
8) days.
work in
6.
Now applying the Rule-4, we have A and C together can do the 24X8 _ ( 24+8 -
I,
d) 45'days
6) days
366
Quicker Method: Number of days taken by B, t , == (Number of days taken by A + B + C) x (3 + I) == 10 (3 + 1) == 40 days Similarly, Number of days taken by C == 10 (2 + I) == 30 days I 2, b;

Hint: B alone can do the work in (4 + 1) x 5 = 25 days C alone can do the work in (3 + 1) x 5 == 20 days , Band C tozether '" days 3, c 25 x 20 I can do the work in ---== 1 1,. 25 +,20 <}
Rule 8
Theorem: days, If
XI
men 0l.&,YI women can reap afield and

Y2
ill
'D'
days, then "x2 men
women
take to reap it
Exercise
1.
A, B and Ctogether can finish a piece of work in 12 days, A and C together work twice as much as B, A and B' together work thrice as much as C. In what time could each do it separately?
lIIustr tive Example

. Ex.: Soln: [f3 men or 4 women can reap a field in 43 days, how long will 7 men and 5 women take to reap it? First Method:
,
4 , a) 28- 4248' 5' ,

4 c) 28,36-,48 5 2,
b) 28-,36,48 5, d) None of these
"
, 1 3 men reap 43 of the field in J day,

I I ' 1 man reaps '43x3 of the field in 1 day,
To do a certain workB would take 4 times as long as A and C together and C 3 times as long as A and B together, The three men together complete the work in 5 days, How long would take Band C to complete the work? a) 9
I 4 women reap 43 of the field in I day.
11 days
I b) 119 daysc)
26
daysd)
3 285days,
:. 1 woman reaps
43 x 4' of the fie Id in J day.

7 5 ') 1
3.
To do a certain work B would take 2 times as long as A and C together and C 3 times as long as A and B together, The three men together complete the work in 16 days. How long would take Band C to complete the work? 2 a) 27 -::; days b) 27 days
c) 27-
.', 7 men and 5 women reap ( -4" X.J:; + 4,":;"-4-')::: ,_, i-) , .J JX
of the field in I day, .. 7 men and 5 women will reap the whole field in 12 days, Second Method: 3 men= 4 women
'r.
r.
4 days d) 27 - days
Answers
1, b;
Hint: B cOl~pletes the work if) U2(:? + I) == 36] days and C completes the same work in [12(3 + 1) == 48] days Band C together complete the work in 36X48 ( 36+48
4" , 1 man == - women " 3 .'. 7 men = 28 women 3 28 7 men + 5 women == - + 5 3
=-7
144) days,
= -- women
3
43
Now, from the question, A takes to complete the same work 144 12x--'--_-'-7_~ 14~_12 7 144 _' 4 days,
Now, the question becomes: 1f4 women can reap a field in 43 days, how long will
= 28-
3"
43
women take to reap it? gives
The "basic-formula"
Time and Work

4x43 or D
'2
367
that 10 men or 12 women finish the work in 10 days. Now we can apply the given formula . days . Theorem: If
G]
43 =-::.;-XD2
.J
= ---=12 43
4x43x3
Rule 9
men and b] boys call do a piece of work in men
(IIUI X
Quicker Method: Required n~mber of days =
[_7__+~]
43x3 43x4 43x3x4 -12 7x 4 +5x3 days
days and
G2
b2 boys can do it in y days, then

is obtained:
tire following 1 man .
relationship
-
= [Yb2
xaj
ya2
xbl ]bOYS
.
Note: .I. The above formula is very easy to remember. If we divide the question in two parts and call the first part as OR-part and the second part as AND-p~rt then 7 43 x 3 Number of men in AND!- part Number of days x Number of men in 'OR - part
Illust
Ex:
tive Example
Similarly, you can look for the second part in denominator. 2. Second step of the quicker method . 43X3X4) ( re 7 x 4 + 5 x 3 is
If 12 men and 16 boys can do a piece of work in 5 days and 13 men and 24 boys can do it in 4 days, how long will 7 men and 10 boys take to do it? 801n: Detail Method: 12 men and 16 boys can do the work in 5 days (1) 13 men and 24 boys can do the work in 4 days (2) Now it is easy to see that if the no. of workers be multiplied by any number, the time must be divided by the same number (derived from: more workers less time). Hence multiplying the no. of workers in (1) and (2) by 5 and 4 respectively, we get . 5 (12 men + lti.boys) can do the work in
,:' i
the form .of'formula given in the Rule 8. ,
'5 = 1 day
4
Exercise
I.
If3 men or 5 women can reap a field in 43 days, how long will 5 men. and 6 women take to reap it? a) 15 days b)25 days c) 18 days d) 12 days If2 men Of' 4 women can reap a field in 44 days, how long
,VI
'11~ men an d 5 women take to reap '4 th ofthe field? . 3 .,
3.
4.
5.
a) 10 Jays b) 8 days c)12days d) None of these If6 men or 10 women can reap a field-inSo.days, how long wilt 10 men and 12 women take to reap it? a) 30 days b) 35 days c) 25 days d) 40 days If4 men or 6 boys can finish a piece of work in 20 days, In how. many days can 6 men and I I boys fmish it? a) 8 days b) 6 days c~:7 days d) 9 days (LICExam, 1991) 10 men can finish a piece of work in 10 days whereas it takes 12 women to finish it in 10 days. If 15 men and 6' IWll10n undertake to complete the work how many days will they take to complete it? a)11 b)5 c)4 d)2 (Bank PO Exam, 1991)
4 (13 men + 24 boys) can do the work in - = I day 4 or, 5 (12 m + 16 b) = 4( 13 m + 24 b) or, 60 m + 80 b = 52 ll1 + 96 b ". (*) 60 m- 52 m = = 96 b - 80 b 01';8 m= 16 b .'. 1 man= 2 boys. Thus, 12 men + 16 boys = 24 boys + 16 boys = 40 _ boys . and 7 men + 10 boys = 14 boys + 10 boys = 24 boys The question now becomes: "If 40 boys-can do a piece of work in 5 days how long will 24 boys take to do it?" Now, by "basic formula", we have 40 x 5 = 24 X D2 ..... (*) (*) __ 40x5_
or,
01,
D~-
~4
g-
2.
days.
Note:
Answers I a 2. c
5.b;
3. a
4. b
During practice session (*) should be your first step to be written down. Further calculations should be done mentally. Once you get that 1 man = 2 boys, your next step should be (*) (*). This way you can get the result within seconds. Quicker Method: Applying the above.theorem, 1 men = 24 x 4 - 16 x 5 12x5-4x13
=-
Hint: 10menand 12 women can finish apiece of work in the same no. of days ie 10 days. Hence we can say
16 S
=: 2 boys.
368
. Thus, J 2 men + 16 boys= 24 boys + 16 boys = 40 boys and 7 men + 10 boys = 14 boys + 10 boys = 24 boys Now. by basic formula, we have 40 x 5 =2.4 >:))2
01'

.1. a; Hint: Let 5 men and 2 boys can do the work in x days . Hence a man and a boy together can do the same work in 4x days. Now, applying the given rule. we have the required answer
I
40>:5 1 D =--=8-days 2 24 3
= _
4xx l-xx2
.. _--
xx5-4xx
2 : I.
01
Exercise
l. If! 2 me.i and J 6 days can do a piece of work in 5 days an.l !3 men and 24 boys can do it in 4 days. compare the daily work done by a man with that done by a boy. a)I:2 b)2:1 c)I:3 d)3:1 1[30 men and 1'4 [jG;'S can reap a field in 21 days, in how many days will 20 men and 4 boys reap it. supposing that 3 men can do ,:15 much as 5 boys? <:)36 days b) 3(: Jays c) 42 days d) 45 days If:' meu and 2 boy> working together can do 4 times as much work per hour as a man and ri boy to~ether, compare the work of a man with that of a boy. a)'2:1 b)3:J c)4:1 dj Drua inadequate If : must hire 2 men and 3 bo~s for 6 days 10 do the same and 5 boys could do in 1~ 2 days, compare- the work of a boy with that of a man .. il}7:3 b)3:7 c)2:5 d)5:2 8 children and 12 men complete a certain piece of work in S days. Each child takes twice the time by man to finish rhe work. In how many days will 12 men finish the same work? a)8 b)9 c) 12 d)15 piece of work a!'. limen
4.
Note: b;
Also see Rule-IS Hint: Applying the g'ven rule, we have 3 -x5-6x3 2 3 6x2--x 2
Man -_.= Boy
II
7 =3
2.
, 5.
c;
3.
. Boy: Man = 3 : 7. Hint: 2 children = 1 man ., 8 children + 12 men = 16 men From the question, Since lemen can complete a certain piece of work in 9,days .. 12 men finish the work in (
4.
12
16x9
= 12) days.
Rule 10
Theorem: A certain number of men can do a work in 'D' days. If there were 'x' men less it could be finished ill 'd' days' more, then the number of men originally (Ire
5.
(Bank PO Exam, 1988)
lIIustr
El:
Example
Answers
I. h; Hint: Applying the above theorem, a man's work a boy's work 2. a: 24x4-16x/5 12><:5-4xI3
=.!Y=2:I
8 ..
Solo:
r
A certain number of men can do a work in 60 days. If there were 8 men less it could be finished in 10 days more. How many men are there? Usingxhe above formula, we have , '. the osiginal number ofrnen
= --1-0
8(60+ 10) - = 56 men.
Hint: Here relationship given.
between men and boys is
Exercise.
=
.3 men
=, 5
boys ,', 1 man
3'
\. boys.
30x5 Now , 30M ~14B=--+14=64boys . 3
and
2.
From the-formula, :. Dz = 36 days.
64 x 21 :: 112 cD; 3 -
3.
A certain number of men there were 4 men less it more. How many men are a)28 men b) 16men A certain-number of men there were 6 men less it more. How many men are a) 15 men c)I8men A certain number of men there were 6 men less it more. How many men are
can do a work in 45 days. If could be finished in 15 days there? c) 24 men d)20inen can do a work in 30 days. If could be finished in 20 days there? b) 12 men d)20men can do a work in 50 days. If could be finished in 12 days there?
Time and Work

4.
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369
(MBA.1983)
a) 30 men b) 32 men c) 28 men':' d)u1 men. A certain. number of men can do a worklirr, 70 .days. If there were 2 men less it could be finished.in 10 days more. How many men are there? ,; a)15men b)17men c)16men d)12men 2. a
3.d
Answers
1. b 2. a
'.c
4.a
Rule 12
Theorem: If a person can finish a work in d, days at hi the same work hours a (lay ami another person canfinish in d2 days at
112
Answers
1.b 4.c
Rule 11
Theorem: If A is 'n' times as fast (or slow) as B, ,(Inti is therefore able 10finish a work in 'D" days less (or more) than 8, then the time ill which they call do it -' working to, gettieris given by (
hours a day, then the no. of days in which
the,y can finish the works workingtogether 'II' hours a day
. r (Il1lJ/X'!ldi)
o
IS
L
,,1 -1
Dn
-(/f'i/- J ) +' (II ~il") 1z" y . -,1 2

/
.]~
da s
days.
Illustrarlvg Example
EX; -can finish a work in 15 days at 8 hrs a day. You can
Ex: \...,./
Soln:
is thrice as fast as B, and is therefore able-to finish a work in 60 days less than B. Find the time in which they can do it working together. \' Detail Method .-, , .,. I, ' A i".thrice as, fast as B, means thatifA does a work in I dav then B does it in 3 davs. I-kn~e, if the differencebe'2 days, then A does the work in 1 day and B in 3 days. BULthe difference is 60 days. Therefore, A does the work in 30 days and B in (jO days. Now A and B together will do the work in
., It'
/ _ fifnish it in
?3 days
at 9 hrs a day. Find in how many
Soln:
days we can finish it working together 10 hrs a day. Detail Method: First suppose each of us works for only one houra day. Then I canfinish the work'ill 15 x 8 =- 120 days , . 20 and you can finish the work in --:;-- 9 = 60 days x
J
Now, ~20x!50 120+60
we
together
'05
,
.
can
finish
the
work
in
k'40 da
:>-
/"
/"
30)(90 45~;, -, --davs =-- == 22.5 days 30 + 90 . . 2 ; ':! .. Method: Applying
,;,.
Quicker have
the above theorem, we
the required answer _ '3"
=---
60x3 60x3 =. --_. __..-I R = 22.5 days.
=-
45 2 '.
But here we are given that we do the work 10 hrs a day, Then clearly we can finish the work in 4 days, Quicker Method: Applying the above formula, we have
Exercise
l.
.\ \,
the required
,
answer
_ I
['15x8x?~
= \'-------" _ 20
X9]
A is twice as fast as B, and ,is therefore able to finish a work in 30 days 'less than B. Find th'c:time i11WHitntney can do it working together. a) 18 days h) 20 days c) 24 days d) 22 days 2. A is 4 times as fast as B and is therefore able to finish a work in 45 days less tha'1 B, Find the time in which they can do it working together. ' a) 12 days b)16days cj S days d)20days 3_ A is thrice ,5 fast as B, and is therefore able to finish a work in -1Odays less than B_ Find the time iri1which they can do it working together. . a) 16 days - b) 10 days - c) 15 days d)Noneofthese 4. A is thrice <15 good a workman a~ B andis therefore able to finish a work in 80 days less than B. Find the.time in which they ell'! do it working together. a) 30 days b) 20 days c) 24 days d) 25 days
bxR+--x9 ... 3
-- - 4 days .. 10
1_
Exercise
I. I can finish a work in 10 days; at 4 hrs a day. You can finish it in 15 days at 5 hI'S a day. Find in how many days we can finish it working together 10 hrs a day. 50 a) -2::: days J b) 70 r
_J
days
60 c) -2--;:;days .1
40 d).
")3" _
days
2. - 1 can 'finish a work i'l 16 days at 5 hI'S 11 "day. You can finish it in '12 'days at 4 hI'S a day. Find in how many days we can finish it working together 6 !li S a day, ., a) 5 days b) 4 (jays c) 6 days d) None of these 3. I can finish a work in 14 days at 6 hrs a day, You can finish it in 8 days at 2 hrs a day. Find in how many days we can finish it working together 4 hrs a day.
Time and Work

4.
'/
369 (MBA,1983)
a) 30 men b) 32 men c) 28 men .d) 3'] men A certain number of men can do a work irr.70 days. If there were 2 men less it could be finished.in 10 days more, How many men are there? a)15men b)17men c)16men d)12men
2. a 3. d 4. c
Answers
1. b
2. a
'3.c
4.a
Rule 12
Theorem: If
(I
Answers
1. b
person can finish a work in hours (lay, then the
d,
(lays at hi
hours a day ami another person cauflnish in d2 days

lit ~ (I 110.
the same work of {/tlys in which 'li' hours a day
Rule 11
Theorem: If A is '11' times as fast (or slow) (IS B, ,anti is therefore able to finish (I work ill '.0' days less (or more) tlian 8, then the lime ill which they call do it working togetlieris given by
(
they can fill ish the works working'together . [.. (1'/(/1 X/t ]d]) (h/(11)+'(h](/'))
] ~ days
11'.
. ,,1 -1J days.

DIl
IS
Itlustranve.Example
Ex:
\./ is thrice as fast as B, and is therefore able to finish a work in 60 days less than B, Find the time in which they can do it working together, \ Soln: Detail Methode A i-:.hrice as fast as B, means that ':f 1\ does ~ work in t 1 dav then B does it in 3 davs. I'kn~e, i r the difference 'be' 2 days, then A does the work in 1day and B in 3 days. But the difference is 60 days, Therefore, A does the work in 30 days and B in
Ex:
0()
can finish a work in 15 days at 8 hrs a day. You can / . 2 finish it in 6 ~ days at 9 hrs a day. Find in how many
-'
Soln:
days we can finish it working together 10 hrs a day. Detail Method: First suppose each of us works for only one houra day. Then I canfinish the work ill 15 x 8:= 120 days 20 and you can finish the work in ~-x9
.)
60 days in
days. .
Now,
we together
= 40 d. '05
G}
CQ!1
finish
the work
Now A and B together will do the work in

/'
30x90 --days 30+90'
~ . = -45 = .n.5 days 2:' .....
~20 x 60 120+60
Quicker Method: Applying the above theorem, we have 60x3 60x3 45 the required answer =3~ =. -g-" = 2 -1
= 22.5
But here we are given that we do the work 10 hrs a day, Then clearly we can finish the work in 4 days. Quicker Method: Applying the above formula, we have
days.
I,
Exercise
l.
.' \,
. the required answer

.
roo5x8x~9 1
= \ .__
t
2-. __ ..,
."
3
X91
A is twice as fast as B, and is therefore able to finish a work in 30 days less than B. Find thc'time in'which,they can do it working together. a) 18 days b) 20 days c) 24 days d) 22 days 2. A is 4 times as fast as B, and is therefore able to finish a work in 45 days less than B. Find the time in which they can do it working together. a) 12 days b) 16 days c) 8 days d) 20 days 3. A is thrice LS fast as B, and is therefore able to' finish a work in .. ) days less than B. Find the tithe in'which they H can do it working together. a) 16 days b) 16 days c) 15 days d)Noneofthese .f. A is thrice as good a workman a. B and is therefore able to finish a work in 80 days less than B. Find the.time in which they can do it working together. a) 30 days b) 20 days c) 24 days d) 25 days
15x8+ ~.. x9 ,
')0
10
= 4 davs.
J.
Exercise
I. I can finish a work in 10 days at 4 hrs a day. You can finish it in 15 days at 5 hI'Sa day. Find in how many days we can finish it working together 10 hrs a day. 50 70 a) -2::; days b) -2" days
-'
60 40 c) '2-= days d). ')3 days

"
.)
2.
3.
I can finish a work in 16 days at 5 hrs a day. You can finish it in 12 days at 4 hrs a day. Find hi how 'many days we can finish if working together 6 !:rs a day. a) 5 days b) 4 (jays c) 6 days d) None of these I can finish a work in 14 days at 6 hrs a day. You can finish it in 8 days at 2 hrs a day. Find in how many days we can finish it working together 4 hrs a day.
.:5/U
a)
.J
" 8 25 days
3 b) 9 25 days 9 d) 4 25 days
2.
9 c) 3- days 25
A can do a work in 4 days. B takes 5 days to complete it. C takes as long as A and B would take working together. How long will it take Band C to complete the work together?
b)Answers
I. c 2. a 3:c
.3.
25 14
d)7
20
A can do a work in 6 days. B takes 7 days to cc nplete it. C takes as long as A and B would take working together.
'Rule 13'
Theorem: if A call d~ a 'work ill x days, B tak~s y days to complete it and C takes (IS long as A and B would take working togetlter, then Band C together take to complete tile work = [ 2x ,+ y. days. A an,d C ~ogether
xy
. How long will it take .A and C to complete the work to, gether?
1 a) 2 -days
b)2days
c)
-. I
L---
10
daysd)
J-days
" 1
10
take to corn-
.4.
'. plete the work
[ x xy2y +
Jdays and A, Band

2(x + y)
.
xy ].
A can do a work in 8 days. B takes 6 days to complete it. C takes as long as A and B would take working together. How long will it take A and C'to complere the work together? a)
C together take
25
123 days b) 3
to complete the work = [
=..
days
c) 25 days d) 25 days
5.. A can do a work in 10 days. B takes 15 days to complete .' it. C takes as long as A and B would take working together. How long will it take A, Band C to complete the work ~pe~her? _ a)6 days b) 3 days c) 4 days d) 8 days A cando a work in 20 days. B takes 5 days to complete it. C takes.as long as A and B would take working TOgether. How long will it take A, Band C to complete tile work together? a) 2 days b) 4 days c) 3 days d) 6 days 2.a '3.c 4.d 5.b 6.a
Illustrative Eample
Ex:/ ~
Soln:
A can do a work in 6 days.' B takes 8 days' to complete it. C takes as long as A and B would take working .together. How long Will it take Band C, A and C, and A, Band C to complete the work together? Using the above formula, we have, (B + C) together take to complete the work
6.
= 12 + 8
6xS
Answers
I~b
=, --
48 12 2 = - = 2 - days 20 5 5 . 6x8
Rule -14
Theorem: A is ntimes as good a workman as B. lf together, theyfinish the work in x days, then A and B separately CIIIl d~ the.same.work in:( Il:
(A
+ C) together take to complete the work = 6 + 16

48 2 =-=2-days 22 11
/)x (lays and (11+ l)x days re-
. the work 12 5 ~
spective!y:
(A + B + C) together-take to complete 6x8

I
twice as good a workman as B. Together, they finish the work in 14 days. In how many days can it be .done by each separately? Soln: ,Detail Method: Let ~finish the work, in 2x days.Since A is twice as active as B therefore, A finishes the work in x days. (A Ex: ~is
= 2(6+8) = 2S-='7=I7'days Exercise

1. A can do a work.in 3 days. B'takes 4 days to.complete it. C takes as long as.A and B would take working together. How long will it take B and C to complete the work together? a) -- days 6
48
+ B) finish the work in
3; = 14
2X2
s-
b)
6
days C)
'3
days
d)
'4 days
orx=21 :. A finishes the work in 2 I days and B finishes the work in21 x 2=42 days.
Time and Work

Quicker Method
<
371
f .
I: Using the above theorem: . (2+1)xI4.' r, A finishes the work in 2 =:= 21 days.
gether, then the comparison of the work of a man with that Man nb] -bl of a boy is given by Boy = -;;1 -na 2
B finishes the work in (2 + 1) 14 = 4!2 days .. Quicker Method II: Twice + One time = Thrice active person does the work in 14 days. Then one-time active person (B) will do it in 14 x 3 =42 days and twice active person (A) will do it in Note:
Ex: 5 men and 2 boys working together can do 4 times as much work per hour as a man and a boy together . .Compare the work of a man with that of a boy. Applying the above formula, we have Man '-"---B ~
=;
'2 = 21
14 .
days.
Solo:
Efficient person takes less time. In other words we may say that "Efficiency (E) is indirectly prqpor- \ tional to number of days (D) taken to complete a work ". Then mathematically Eo. D or, E = D' whee K is a constant or, ED
= constant J
4xl-2 2 5 4 1 = -1 - x
[Here,
a2
= 1 and b2 .
I]
That is, a man is twice as efficient as a boy.
Exercise
L 6 men and 3 boys working 'together can do 5 times as much work per hour as a man and a boy together. Compare the work of a man with that of a boy. a)2:1 b)3:1 c)3 : 2 d) 4: 1 8 men and 4 boys working together can do 6 times as much work per hour as a man and a boy together. Compare the work of a man with that of a boy. &)2: l up: t c) 1 : I d) 1 : 2 2. c
or, E,D, = E2D2
= E3D) = E4D4
= -r-E"Dn' And we
= E3D3
see in the above case: E,D,
= E2Dz
or,
2.
14'=2 x.21 = 1 x 42 Thus. our answer verifies the above statement.
Exercise
J. A and B together can do a piece of work in 7.days. If A does twice as much work as B in a given time, find how long A alone would take to do the work? a)21 days
2.
Answers
1. a
b)20days
c) 10 days
I d) 10'2 days in 8 days. If A time, find how d) 16 days' in 9 days. If A time, find how d) 18 days in 6 days. If A time, find how d)21 days in 3 days. If A time, find how d) 12 days
Rule 16
If A and B can do II work in x and y days respectively, they began the work together, hut A left after some time and Bfinished the remaining work in z days; then the no. of days after which A left is given by
Theorem:
A andB together can do a piece of work does twice as much work as B in a given long A alone would take to do the work? a) 10 days b) 12 days c) 14 days 3. A and G together can do a piece of work does thrice as much work as B in a given long A alone would take to do the work? a) 12 days b) 14 days c) 16 days -4. A and B together can do a piece of work does twice as much' work as B in a given long A alone would take to do 'the work? a) 16 days b)9days c) 18 days 5. A and B together can do a piece of work , does thrice as much work as B in a given long A alone would take to do the work? a) 4 days b) 10 days c) 14 days
(~~)(~)dayS x+y y.
Illustrati
EX:.
e Example
Solo:
and B can do a work in 45 and 40 days respectively. They began the work.together, but A left after some time and B finished the remaining work in 23 days. After how many days did A leave? Detail Method: Bworks alone for 23 days. 23 Work done by B in 23 days = 40 work . A + B do together 23 17 1-- = - work 40 40
Answers
l.d 2.b 3.a 4.b 5.a
40x45 40x45 Now, A + B do 1 work in 40 + 45 = ---gs days.
Rule 15
Theorem: If
Q,
men and b, boys working together can do n

a2
. A ..
+ B do -40 work in --- 85
17
40x45
17 x - = 9 days 40 .
limes as milch work per hour as
men and b2 boys to-
372
Quicker Method: ApplYing the above formula,
,
=
PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATHS IIIustr

Ex: days. . Solo:
ve Example
I man or 2 women or 3 boys can do a work in 44 days Then in how many days will I man, 1 woman and ! boy do the work? Applying the above formula, we have the no: of required days
=
. the required answer
,(-40X45X40-23) --40+45 40
=9
Exercise
I. A and B can do a work in 40 and 35 days respectively. They began the work together. but A left after some time and B finished the remaining work in 10 days. After how many days did A -leave? a) 13f 2. days b) 13 days c) J3jdayS d) 14 days
44x I x2 )(3 Ix 2 + 2 x 3 + Ix 3 44xlx2x3 2+6+3 24 days.
Exercise
I. 2 men or 3 women or 4 Then in how many days do the work? a) 24 days b) 42 days 3 men or 4 women or 5 Then in how many days do the work? a)40 days b) 50 days I man or 3 women or 4 Then in how many days do the work? a) 24 days b) 12 days 1 man or 2 women or 4 Then in how many days do the work? a) 24 days b) 28 days 2.c 3.a boys can do a work in 52 days. will 1 man, I woman and I boy c) 36 days d)48 days boys can do a work in 47 days. will 1 man, 1 woman and 1 buy c) 60 days d) 45 clays boys can do a work in 38 da) s. will I man, I woman and I b(1;c) 18 days d)3ti days . boys can do a work in 56 cia s. will I man, I woman and I boy c) 20 days d) 32 days
A and B can do a work in 35 and 25 days respectively. They began the work together, but A left after some time and B finished the remaining work in 15 days. After how many days did A leave?
'f
a) 5 days
b) 5 days
5 c) 5 "6 days
d)
6"6
.5
2. days
3.
4.
A and B can do a work in 20 and 15 days respectively, They began the work together, but A left after some time and B finished the remaining work in 8 days. After how many days did A leavev a) 4 days b) 5 days c) 3 days d) 6 days A and B can together finish a work in 30 days. They worked for it for 20 days and then B left. The remaining work was done by A alone in 20 more days. A alone can finish the work in: a) 54 days b) 60 days c) 48 days d-) 50 days (Cenfral Excise 1988)
3.
4.
Answers
I.d 4.d
Answers
I. c 2. c 3. a 4. b: lIint: In the given formula, we have . xy --=.'"'Od ays.
Rule 18
Theorem: A group of men decided to do a work in x days, but 'n' of them became absent. If the rest of lite group did the-work in ~'/ays, then tile original number of men is given by .
/\
"
x+y Now, from the question, . B left the work, ie y = time taken by A to complete the whole work and z = 10 days.. .' ~ Now, applying the given formula, Vole have
~. t :. 4
!n.tj~.
--. (flY)" y-x
men.
..~:\
f J rt
Illustrative
Ex:
xample
30 x
(Y-20)
l-y-. -
= 20
:. y
= 60
.days.
Rule 17
Theorem: If x/ men or
x2
women or
X3
boys can do a
group of'rnen decided to do a work in 10 days, but . five of them became absent. If the rest of the group did the work in 12 days, find the original number of men. Solo: Applying the above formula, we have . the required answer
work in 'D' days, then tile no. of days in which 1 mall, I woman and 1 boy do the same work is given by tile followillg formula, number of required days
5xl2 12 _I 0
=.,.0
..,
men.
DXX/XX2XXJ
LX/Xl
. +x/x3 +X1X3
1
J
Exercise
I. A group of men decided to de a work in 13 days, but 6 of them became absent. If the rest of the group did the work in 15 days, find the original number of men.
days.
Time and Work

2. . a)30men b)35 men . c)40'men d) 45 men A group of men decided to do a work in 12 men; but 8 of them became absent. If the rest of the group did the work in 20 days, find the original number of men. a) 18men b) 20 men c) 22 men d) 24 men A group of men decided to do a work in 15 days, but 2 of them became absent. If the restof the group did the work in 25 days, find the original number of men. a)5men b)4men c) 7 men d)6men
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Rule 20
Theorem: A builder decided to build a farmhouse ill 'D' days. He employed 'x' men-in tile beginning and 'y' more me." after 'd'days mid completed the construction in stipulated time If he II ad not employed tile additionalmen, then tile men in the beginning would have finished it ill
:
..
'
[ ---x --.
da~s JJ.' b~hi~d
01' "'-
D(X+y)-.Yd]
" [Y(D-iJ)] days and it would have. been x

t , -
Answers
I. d
..
ihe schedule.
.
I.
2.1?
3.a
Rule.: 9 J
Theorem: A certain number (~J'l1lellcan do
tl work in 'D' days. If/here were 'x' men more it could beflnished ill 'd'
days less, then tile number of men originally are [ or
X(D-d)] d
No. of more workers x Number of days taken by tile seeo!,!! group No. of less days
Ex.: ~ A certain number of men can do a work in 60 days. If there were 8 men more it could ~e finished in 10 days . less. How many men are there? Soln: Applying the above rule, we have . original number of workers \.. .
A builder decided to build a farmhouse in 40 days. He employed 100 men in the beginning and 100 more . after 35 days and completed the construction in stipulated time. Ifhe had ~10t mployed the additional men, e how many days behind schedule would it have been finished? Soln: Detail Method: Let 100 men only complete the work in x days. , Work done by 100 men in 35 days + Work done by :fOOmenin . (40-35'=) 5 days = L' or 35 + 200~5 =1 'x 100x . 45 or , -=1:.x=45day x ,\ s
Ex.:
= !-Jo. of
more workers x No. of days taken by the second group No. of less days
Therefore, if additional men were not employed, the work would have lasted 45 -40 = 5 days behind scheduletime. Quicker Approach: . 200 men dq the rest of'thework in 40 35 ~ 5 days.
-r-
_ 8x(60-
10) _ 8x50 _ 40
10
-l()" -
. men.
100 men can do the rest of the work in
JOO = 10
5x200
Exercise
A certain number of men can do a work in 50 days. If there were 3 men more it could be finished-in 5'days less. How many men are the f!? a)36 men b) lSrnen c)27 men d}30men .., A certain number of men can do a work in 75 days. If there were 6 men more it could be finished in 15 days less. How many men are there? a) 20 men b) 24 men c) 28 men d) 32 men . 3. A certain number of men can do a work in 35 days. If there were J 0 men more it could be finished in' 10 days less. How many men are there? a) 25 men b)20men c)15men d)30men
I.
. :f
days. :. required number or days = 10 - 5 = 5 days. Quicker Method: Applying th~ above theorem, we have the required number of days =, 100(40-35) 100 = 5 days .
Exercise
I: A builder decided to build a farmhouse in 45 days. He employed 150 men in the beginning and 120 more after
. Answers
l.c
2.0
2.
3.a
30 days and completed the construction in stipulated time. If he had not employed the additional men, how many days behind schedule would it have been finished? a) 12 days b) 10 days c) 15 days d) 8 days A builder decided to build a farmhouse in 50 days. He employed 50 men in the beginning and 50 more after 40 days and completed the. construction in stipulated time. If he had not employed the additional inen, in ho";' many
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days would it have been finished by the men in the beginning? . a) 80 days . b) 60days c) 40 days d) 75 days A builder decided to build a farmhouse in qO days. He employed 150 men in-the beginning and 130 more after '45 days and completed the c~n~truction in stipul~teq time. If he had not employed the additional men, ho~ many days behind schedule would it have been finished? a) 10 days b) 23 days 'c) 13 days d) 15 days A builder decided to build a farmhouse in 20 days. He employed 40 men in the beginning and 20 more after 10 days and completed the construction in stipulated time. If he had not employed the additional men, in how many days would it have been finished by the men in the beginning? a) 50 days b) 60 days c) 40 days d) 5 days 2.b 3.c 4.a

tion of work. Find in how many days the work was finished? a) 5 days b) 8 days c) 10 days d) 12 days A, Band C can do a piece of work in 10, 12 and 15 days respectively, they start working together but Cleaves after working 3 days and B, 4 days before the completion of work. Find in how many days the work was tinished?
. 2 1 2' 2
3.
2.
4.
3.
days c) 7daysd) 6- days 15 5 A, Band C can do a piece of work in 5, 8 and 10 days respectively, they start working together but Cleaves after working 2 days and B, 1 days before the completion' of work. Find in how many days the work was tinished? . a) 6-days
15
b) 5-
Answers
La
a) 3 days
Rule 21
Theorem: A, Band C can do a work in x, y and z days respectively. They all begin together. If A continues to work till it isfinished, C leaves after working. d} day find B d, days before its completion, then the time in which/work is
Answers
I.c 2.a 3.d
Rule 22
Theorem: There is a sufficient food for 'M' men for 'D' days. If after 'd' days 'm' men/eave the place, then the rest of the jood will last for the rest of the men for
=:
Ex:
is given by [
X(YZ+d1Z +d })I)] xy + xz + yz days.
[!?- d M-m
x M]days .
A, Band C can do a work in 8, 16, 24 days respectively. They all begin together. A continues to work till it is finished.iC leaving off 2 days and B one day before its completion. In what time is the work finished? Soln: Detail Method: Let the work be finished in x days. Then, A's x day's work + B's (x - 1) day's work + C's (x-2)'day's work = 1 . x x-I x-2 or - + -+ --24 = 1 .. x = 5 days . . '8 16' Quicker Method: Applying the above formula, we have
Ex: /There is a sufficient food for 400 men for 31 days. After 28 days, 280 men leave the place. POI' how many days will the rest of the food last for the rest of the men? Soln: Detail Method: The rest of the food will last for (31 - 28) = 3 days ifno body leaves the place. -;,,~f;!l\.l~,th~rest ofthe food will last for {~~~
]days
for
the, 140 men left.

. .. Ans
= 3 (400)' = 10 days. -120

I
. .
the required answer
=
8[(16x24)+(lx24)+(2x 16)] (8 x 16)+{16x24 )+(8x 24)

3Q72 + 448 704
Note: For less persons .the food will last longer, therefore, 3 400 is multiplied by 120 ' a more than one fraction.
=
Exercise
1.
3520 404
=5
da s. Y
Quicker Method: Using the above formula, we have

. _ 31- 28 The required answer - 400 _ 280
x
400-
- 10 days.
A, Band C can do a piece of work in 16,32 and 48 days respectively,' they start working together but Cleaves afte~ working 4 < days ~d B, 2 days before the comple-
Exercise
1. There is a sufficient food for 200 men for 36 days. After 33 days, 140 men leave the place: For how many days
Time and Work

will the rest of the food last for the rest of the men? a) 5 days b) 10 days c) 18 days ' d) 15 days There is a sufficient food for 116 men for 25 days. After :! I days, 100 men leave the place. For how many days will the rest of the food last for the rest of the men? a) 19 days b) 24 days c) 29 days d) 15 days There is a sufficient food for 300 men for 32 days. After 29 days, 210 men leave the place. For how many days will the rest of the food last for the rest of the men? a) 12 days b) 14 days c) 15 days d) 10 days There is a sufficient food for 150 men for 1'5days. After 10 days, 75mehleave the place. For howrnany days will the rest of the food last for the rest of the' men? . a) 10 days b) 8 days c)l5(days d) 15 days 2.c 3.d 4.a
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days, and C alone in 30 days, in what time could B alone do it? a) 40 days b) 60 days c) 45 days d) 35 days A can do a certain work in the same time in which Band C together can do it. If A and B together could do it in 12 days. and C alone in 24 days, in what time could B alone do it? a) 36 days b) 40 days c) 44 days d) 48 days A can do a certain work in the same time in which Band C together can do it. If A and B togethercould do it in 10 days, and C alone in15 days, in how many days can A alone do the same work? a) 12 days b}60 days c) 24 days d) 48 days 2.b 3;d 4.a
')
3.
3.
4.
4.
Answers
La
Answers
I.b
Rule 23
Theorem: A takes as much time as Band C together take to finish ([job. If A and B working together finish the job in x days. C alone can do the same job in y days, then B alone can do tile same work in (::.~) 2xy ) tile same work ill ( -days. y+x days ami A alone call do
Rule 24
Theorem: A team of x persons is supposed to do a work in 'Dt days. After 'd,' days, y' more persons were employed and the work wasfinished' d 1 ' days earlier, then the number of days it would have been delayed were not employed is given by [
if 'x' more persons

+tll)}-d?X] x-
Y{D-(tl/
days ami the number of days ill whiclt the work would have been finished is given by [ (x+ yXD-dl)-d/y] x ---days
Ex: A takes as much time as Band C together take. to finish a job. A and B working together finish the job in 10 days. C alone can do the same job in 15 days. In how many days can B alone do the same work? Quicker Method I: Using the above theorem, B alone Can do the same work in Quicker Method II: (A + B) + (C) can do in 2x 15x 10 15 -10 = 60 days
Ex: A team of30 men is supposed to do a work in 38 days. After 25 days, 5 more men were employed and the work finished one day earlier. How many days would it have been delayed if5 more men were not employed? Quicker Approach: 35 men do the rest of the job in 12 days (12 = 38 - 25 -I) :. 30 men can do' the rest of the job in 12x35 = 14 days. 30 Thus the work would have been finished in 25 + 14 = 39 days that is, (39 - 38) = Iday after the scheduled time. Quicker Method: Applying the above formula, we have . . the required answer
= --
Solo:
Soln:
~lo- == 6
15xl0
days.
Since A's days = (B + C)'s days. B + C can do in 6 x 2 = 12 days. .. B[B={B+C}-C]candoin J5x12 15-12 =60 days.
Exercise
I. A can do a certain work in the same time in which Band
5{38-(25+1)}-lx30 30 ay.
2.
C together can do it. If A and B together could do it in'l 0 days. and C alone in 50 days, in what time could B alone do it? a)25 days b) 30 days c) 24 days d) 20 days A can do a certain work in the same time in which Band C together can do it. If A and B together could do it in 15
5xl2-30=ld 30
Exercise
l. A team of 40 men.is supposed to do a work in 48 days. After 35 days, 15 more men were employed and the work
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finished 2 days earlier. How many days would it have been delayed if 15 more men were not employed? a) 2 days 2. b) 28

. . . the required d) I day answer ,= 32[64(16-4)+(3XI6)']
days
I c:) 18 days
T6
5
--~~+32.j
3,
4.
A team of25 men is supposed to do a work in 44 days. After 18 days, 2 more men were employed and .the work finished 1 day earlier. How many days would it have been delayed if2 more men were not employed? a) 1 day . b) 2 days c) 1.5 days d), None of these A team of20 men is supposed to do a work in 30 days. After 12 days, 5 more men were employed and the work finished 2 days earlier. In pow many days would it have been finished if5 more men were not employed? a) 30 days b) 28 days c) 32 days d) 34 days A team of27 men is supposed to do a work in 36 days, After 30 days, 9 more men were employed and the work finished 3 days earlier, h1 how many days would it have been finished if9 more men were not employed? a) 35 days b) 28'days' c) 34 days d) 39 days
.' . . Exercise I. A, Band C can
=2
x 4.5
= 9 days.
do a piece of work in 12, 18 and 24 days respectively, they work at it together, A stops the work after 4 days and B i~called off2 days before the work is
, done. In whattime was the.work finished? a)12days ,bY.14 days c) 16 days d) 8 days 2. A, Band C can do a piece of work in 6, 9 and 12 days respectively, they ..work at it together, A stops the work after 2 days and B is called off I day before the work is done. In what time was the work finished? a) 4 days b) 6 days c) 7 days d) 3 days A, Band C can do a piece of work in 18. 27 and 12 days respectively, they work at it together, A stops the work after 6 days and B is called ofT3 days before the work is done. In what time was the work finished? a) 6 days 4. ' b) 8 days c) 10 days
3.
Answers
I. b 2 ..a 3. c 4. c
. 6 d) 613 days
Rule 25
Theorem: A, Band C can do a work ill x days, y days and z days respectively. They started the work together but after
d,
A, Band C can do
days A left. If B left the work d2 days before the compte-
a piece of work in 24, 36 and 48 days respectively, they work at it together, A stops the work after 8 days and B is called off 4 days before the work is done. In what time was the work finished? a) 10 days b) 8 days c) 16 days d) 14 days
tion of the work, then the whole work will be completed in
Answers
I. d 2. a 3. d 4. c
Rule 26
.Illustrative Example .
Ex:
4
125' days and
Theorem:
A started a work and left after working a I days. the work in b I days.
A, Band C can do a work in 16 days,
Then B was called and he finished
32 days respectively. They started the work together but after 4 days A left. B left the work 3 days befere the completion of the work . .In how many days was the work completed? . Soln: DetailMethod: , Suppose the' work is completed in x days, A's 4 day's work +B's (x- 3) day's work + C's day's x work = I or --+---+-=1 , 16 64 32 16 + 5x - 15 + 2x _ I 64 ".x='9days. Appiying the above formula, .
HadA left the work after working for a2 days, B would huve flnished the remaining
'
work in b2 days. Then, each
of them ie A andB, working alone finish the whole work in [ b2a/ -bja21 b - b/
2
J days and
, .. '
[a2bj -a/b2] a 2 - a/days
respectively.
Ex:
A started a work and left after working for 2 days. Then Bwas called and he finished the work in 9 days. Had A left the work after working for 3 days, B would have finished the remaining work in 6 days. In how many.days can each of them, working alone, finish the whole work? Detailed Method: Suppose A and B do the work in x .and y days, respectively. Now, work done by A in 2 days
(x-3)S
or,
or,7x+I=64 Quicker Method: have
SoIn: we
+ work
done byB
in 9 days
Time and Work

2 9 or. _. + -, x : Y
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3 6 dayscan'each of them, working alone; finish the-whole work? b) 10 days: 30 days a) 5 days, 20 days' d) 5 days, 30 days c) IS days, 30 days
= 1 Similarly, -x + -y. == 1
J
.. To solve the above equation
1 1 put - = a and 'x y
=b,
Answers
l.b 2,a3.b
,I
Thus 2a+9b= 1 .... ,(1) and3a+6b=.' .... (2) Performing (2) x 3 - (1) x 3 we have 5a
;Rule 27
=I
'a ., I
I 5 or ' x days.
= -a
= 5 davs, .
Theorem: A Co/I do a workin x days and B call do tile same work ii, y clays. If they work togetlter for 'tl' days and A goes ~way, then the number of days ill which Bfinishes the work is given by y -
and y =
b = 15
(J
+ ~)d
days.
Quicker Method: rem)
In such case: (Using the above theo15
IIlu ,rrative Example
A can do a work in 25 days and B can do the same
3x9-2x6 A wi II finish the work in - 9 _ 6-
:= 3'= 5
days. Soln:
For B, we should use the above result. 2 3 . '. B does 1-- = _. work III 9 days. 5 5 5 B does 1 work in 9 x -::;-= IS days.
.)
work in 20 days, They work together for 5 days and then ~ goes away. In howmany days will 8 finish the work? . Detail Method " A + B can do the work in 5 days I = 5 [-+_. 25 "5x45 I] 20 9
==_._-=-
Exercise I. A started a work and left after working for I day. Then B
was called and he finished the work in 42' days. Had A
25x20 Rest of the work
20
= I-
9 20'
II
:=: ---
20 in = 1_
B will do the rest ~ lefl the work after working for 1- days, B would' have 2 finished the remaining work in 3 days. In how many days can each of them, working alone, finish the whole work'? ,I) .5days, IS days b) 2.5 days, 7,5 days c) 3.5 clays, S.5 days d) None of these i\ started a work and left after working for 3 days. Then B was called and he finished the work in \32' . A left the work after working t days. Had 1. 1 Quicker have Method:
of the work
Applying
.?." L~.ays. d
20 20
the above theorem, we
the required
answer
20 - (. I +
20) 25
x5
= 20
- 9 = II days.
Exercise
" 2
.)
I for 42' days, B would
A can do a piece of work in 6-;;- days and B in 5 days . They work together for 2 days and then A leaves B to finish the work alone. How long will B take to finish it? I a) 12' b) 3 days c) 2 days d) I day
3.
have finished the remaining work in 9 days. In how.many days can each of them, working alone, finish the whole work? a) 7.5 days, 22.5 days b) 7 days, 9 days c) 5 days, 15 days d) 23.5 days, 8.5 days A started a work and left after working for 4 days, Then B II'.:IS called and he finished the work in 18 days. Had A left the work after working for 6 days, B would have finished the remaining work in 12 days. In how many
2.
3.
A can do a piece of work in 50 days and B in 40 days, They work together for 10 days and then A leaves B to finish the work alone. How long will B take to finish it? a)11 days b) 18 days c) 22 days d)26 days A can do a piece of work in 20 days andB in 15 days. They work together for 6 days and then A leaves 8 to
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finish the work alone. How long will ~ take to finish it? a) 3 days 4. b) 4 days I 1 c) 3'2 days d) 4'2 days
1
PRACTICE ~OOK ON QUICKER MATHS
can he fmish a) 20 days . c) 4days 3.
'5
of the work? b) 5 days d) Data inadequate
A can do a piece of work in 12'2 days and B in 10 days. Sudhir can do

.
4
1
'5
of a work in 8 days. In how many days
They work ~ogether for ~ 2: days and then A leaves B , to finishthe work alone. How long will B take to finish it? a)
can he finish a) I day
TO- ibfthe work?

'b)2days 3.a c)3days d) None of these
3" days
2. c
11
b)
11'
days
c) 6 days
d) Tdays
II
Answers
1.c 2.c
Answers
I. a 3.d 4.d
..
Ex.:
.. of a work ill x days, a~ b part
Rule 29
38 men, working 6 hours a day can do a piece of work in 12,days. Find the number of days in which 57 men working 8 hrs a day can do twice the work. Assume that 2 men of the first group do as much work in 1
.
'Rule 28
Theorem: If A call complete
.
then the
d part
of the work will be done ill y days. We call Soln:
hour as 3 men of the second group do in

Detailed Method:
1'2
hr.
. x y calculate the value ofy from the given equation al b = cl d . Note: No. of days worked . = constant for a person Part of work done
. 2 ~ 1men of first group = 3 x 1.5 men of second group " 01',2 men of first group = 4.5 men of second group
'.'
. 38 men of first group = ~x38=19x4.5

2
x
~ fu::;<C .> .
A can do ~ ofa work in 12 ~ays.ln how ~any days
3 .
4.5) mendo 1 work, working 6 hrs/day in 12 days. . .'. I man does 1 work working 1 hr/day in (12 x 19 x 4.5 x 6) days. 57 me,n.do 2 work working 8 hrs/day in
=
.,' (19
can he finish
8"
of the work?
(SBI PO Exam 1987) Soln: Using the above theorem, we have
Quicker Method:
12xI9.?<4.5x6x2=27 57x8
days.
Ratio of efficiency of persons in first group to the second group

== E, :E2=(3x~.5):2xl=4.5:2
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Exercise
12
= 1/8 or Y
12
I x 4 x 8"= 2 days.
..... (*)
Now, u~e the formula:

MIDITIEIW2
= M2D2
T2E2 WI ..... (*)(*)
I. 'Ram can do can he finish a) lday 2.

. ..1
'3 Of a work T2
1
in 16idays. In how many days

.
of the work?
. b)3 days
c) 2 days
d) 2- days 2
Vinay can do
'4
of a work in 5 days. In how many days
O2 = 38x~2x6x4.5x2_ = 27 days. 57x8x2xl Less number of persons from the first group Note: (*) do the san~e work in less number of days, so they are more efficient. (*)(*) M represents the number ofmen. D represents the number of days. T represents the number of working hours. , , ... E represents the efficiency, .r " . WTepresents the work and the suffix represents the respective groups.
()''''f,
Time and Work Exercise

l.
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40 men, working 8 hours a day can do 'a piece 'o~fworkin 15 days. Find the number of days in which 60 men work-
2.
ing 4 hrs a day can do twice the}world Assume that 3 men of the first group do as much work in 2 hour as 4 men of the second group-do in 3 hrs, _ a) 60 days b) 40 days c) 80 days d) Non~ of these 30 men, working 4 hours a day can do apiece-ofwork in 10 days. Find the number of days in which 45,men working 8 hI'S- day can do twice the wqrk. Assume that 2 a men of the first group do. as mu~ '.orki.i!h~.bour as 4 men of the second group do in 1 hr.
(;
than ifboth A im~ If""oUI((togeth~r.l(B\v()rked alone, he took 4 hours more to complete the job than A and B worked tog~thktt\What time', would they take jf both A andB'worked together? a) 5 hours b) 8 hours c) 9 hours ' 'cl) Norie of these 3. A alone would take 27 hours more to cornple : \h 'Q.b II~, thanjfboth ~al}d Bwouldtogether. IfB worked alone, .'1,' hejook 3\~01,lr,s ore to,c(nnpJ~te thi job-than If.. nd B m a -1, ,w,orkedr}:9ge,~herl Wh~t,>tim,e,would, tl\e,Y'ta\<eif both A ~. "an,d a W9f,kefi!l9g~t!1(?!~I!"",. d p'''' ",. (I 'Jl a) 8-hours b) 10 h?urs c) 9 hours ~. ,d),6'hQ!lr~
Answers
I. a 2. b
'{t'
,'"
;, i
,I
t,
'~J',
1 62 53 \,t~, ,I a) 6 3" days b) 3" days c) 6' days dy 3- days' , 6
3. c
)'1 .
"Rule
31-
i It'.
Answers
l. c; Hint: 3
x
'.
2 men of first group ""4
x
3 men of second
group . Ratio of efficiency of persons-in first group to the second group = EI : 2 =2: I. Now apply the given formula. ;
2,b
",
'Flieorein: If A, B"dnd (i'l can do a'jolJ' afone days mid z (laysirespectively." , ) 11(' be .'. alone time for A = x days' ."f' I ')' ",,:1
alone time for B = Y days' alonesbne for 0'= zJiiiys f"" ..Now co'lrsldefthefolio 'iitltr/ases,
J" '"
in
Rule 30
"t
,t,
Case [:,Iq'o firiCt,itlie 'arfiounttof work 'do'i1eby'~: B and , " .separately, r' I ),'f(,' . Using the'formula,"
r ;
Theorem: If A working alone takes 'x' days. more than A ami H, and H working alone takes y' days more than A and H together then lite number of days taken by Abnd B working together is give~ by
Am oun t 0fwor kL(.tIumber of-davs actually worked _, ' v , , \ ;,.,(,1 I, ,. alone time t '!
[[xY] days.
-and assuming, that" A;( B 'and C have. worked for

d, days,' 'd12 "days' and !iNi}days resp~~ti~ely, then
. !" ., '.. ~ 'I
'-,
:.::.
Ex; A alone would take 14 hours more to complete the job than if both A and B would together.jlf'B worked
I ' --, l'
, : amow:t
or work
','
by,
r
:.' I
f
I~
"'dt'I,;
~()'oc .'
('l(~
'
arJ}p.ur:{of.,work by
-t , ,,:,,;,.
"I~?
(~~~:~."
Ii
, alone, he took 3
hours more to .complete the job
B ,d2 -"an 'd amount '''"Y"
= -'
f wor by C = --J ~: '~k d ' 'j Zl
than A and B work~d together. What'iiJ11e,'~ould they take if both A and B worked togeihef?' .. Soln: Applying the above theorem, we have.
.!, I ...
Case II: If the job is complete, 'th~niadd the amot)nt' of work .,.done by A, Band C and equate it to' I : ~
, "J
I.
"
. r
l .. , )
r. -:'
the required answer
~ 1/-;2-2-. =, 7
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Exercise
l.
A alone would take 8 hours more to complete the job than if both A and B wouldtogether, , liB' wOJ;kedalone, ,I,
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iliustrative:Ex.~r"~iel .'
Ex:
iif' '
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he took 4- hours more to complete the job than A and

2
2.
B worked together, What time, wouldthey take ifboth A and B worked together?! .,,:, ' a) 6 hours b) 5 hours c) ':]hoqrs.'qc,d)r8 hours (Income Tax and, E,xci~eFv""m, 1985) , ,'h -; rV A alone would take 16 hours more to'corriplete the job
j
A man, a woman 91'a boy capdo ajob. irt)Ojdays, 30 pays or, 60 'days. respe~tiv.~'Y" How.many boys must assist 2 men and 8 women to qR,tpe,work i~:2.'days,
c, '" ; , ,,' .; ,
~{MB 1992)
SQlp:, L:e\the required number of boys be x. Now, using th~ above theorem, ,) .' (2 men's work for 2 days) + (8 women's work for
380
2 days) + (x boy's work fs>r<tdays)
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Answers
1. b; ,Hint: Let the whole work be 1
:' f
o~,'(2X2X20 :.x=8boys."
1 )+(8 2X_1 )+r xx2x-1 )= 1 '30 ~ . 60

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A and B in I day do Band C in 1 day do
12 . 16 .
1
Exercise
1. ,A and 8 together-can -do a piece of work in 12 days which 8 and ,C' together can do in 16 days. After A has A's 5 day's work + B's 7 day's work + C's 13 day's been working at itfor 5 days-and 8 for 7 days. C finishes. work = 1 it in 13 days. In how many days could each do the work Or, A's 5 day's ork + B's 5 day's work + 8 's ~ day's by himself?' ~ work + C's ~day's work + C's II day's work = 1 a) 16,48 and 26 days respectively 5 b) 16, 48:and 24 days respectively " 1 2 I~:+C' s ) 1 day's work = 1 + c) 26, 48 '~nd 24 days respectively d) 16,46 and 24 da:y$respectively 5 2) 1I ,2. J:.. can do a,job)n 20 days, 8 in 30 days and C in 60 days. .:. C's 1I day's work= 1- ( 12+16 = 24 , If A is helped on every 3rd day. by Band C, then in hCi),w many days, the job is finished? 1 [11119891 .. C's1 day's work = 24 a) 20 days b) 15 days c) )..8 days d) 24 days 3. A can do a job in 12 days, 8 in,'15 days. They work1 I I 8's 1day'swork = ---=together for 2.days. Then B leaves and A alone contin- ' . .. 16 24 48 ues the work. After I day C Joins A and work is com1 1 I pleted in 5 more days. In how many days can .C do it A's day's work = --=.. 12 48 16 alone? a) 15 days b) 20 days ' 'c) 25 days d) 30 days ,'. A"B and C can do the work in 16,48 and 24 days 4. A and B can do a job in 15 days and 10 days respecrespectively. tively: They began the work together but A leaves after 2. b; Hint: Since A is helped by Band C on every 3rd day. some days and B finished the remainingjob in 5 days. A works for 3 days while Band C work for 1day After how many days did A leave? ,1' 1 1 1 a) 2 days b) 4 days c) 3 days d) 6 days -x3+-xl +-+1 =- C, BandChelponlyon , . 'I , . .20; ,30 60 5 '5. A and 8 can do ajob in 16 days and 12 days respectively. 4 days before finishing the job, A joins B. B has 3rd day] , :. Total time for the job = 3 x 5 = 15 days. started the work alone. Find how many days 8 has worked alone? ' [BankPOJ9891 3. c;" Hint: Let C do'it alone in x days a) 8 days .b) lO days c) 4,days d) 5 days. A's amount ofwork +B's amount of work +C's amount 6. A man, a .woman or a boy can.do a job in 20 days, 30 of work = 1 days or 60 days respectively. How many boys must as'f sist 2 men and 8 women to do the work in 2 days? or 2+1+5 -) -+ 2x+ 5x- = I , . 12 15 x 1MBAI992) a) 8 boys b) 10.boys c) 12 boys d) 16 boys 7. A can do ajob in 3 days less time than 8. A works at it or, ~ = 1- 12 + ~) or ~ =! . x = 25 x 15 x 5" alone for 4 days and then 8 takes over and completes it. If altogether 14 days were required to finish the job, how :. Ccan do it al'one in 25 days. many days would each of them take alone to finish it? 4.c; .Hint: In this problem, total time for the work is not a) 13 days, 16 days b) 12 days, 15 day~ 'known and also it is not to be found out. Hence total .. 'ti " ." c) 15 days, t'2 days " d) 15 days,' 18 days time for the work is not to be considered. 8. A can do a piec~ of work in 24 days, while B alorie can do If A leaves after x days ie A works for x days and B it in 16 days. With the help ofC they finish the work in 8 works for x + 5 days, days. Find in how many days alone C can do the work? then/applying the given rule, we have [MBA 1988] " No. of days A worked + No. of days B worked == 1 a) 48 days b)-36days c) 40 days d) 5Qdays 'Alone time for A Alone time for B
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x x+5 - +-= 1or x = 3 . 15 10 '
llIustrative Examples
ELI: A and B working alone ~an finish ajob in 5 days and
7 days respectively. They work at it alternatelyfor a day. IfiA,star\S the ~~rf.'\fmd!tn ?0W,~i\flY days the job will pe fmished? Soln: Applying the above theorem:
.'. A leaves after 3 days. 5. d;
Hint: IfB works alone for x days; A's amount of work + B'samountofwork =1 or, I:
+ (\~
4 )= I .'.x
= 5'..
.
'01 ,.'
.xy x+ y
'.i
Step!" P = --
= --
35 =5+7 12
5x7
Rl
.'..... ':... , 3 (nearest integer value)
6. a;
Hint: Using the given rule we'hilve(2 men'swork) (8 women's work) +'(x boy's workp=I or, (2X'2X 2
Stepll:
10)+(&x,2x 3~}+tl~~i.'~~y= b, .
-1 -:.
1 8 x or -+-+-=1 '5 15. 30 or,

7, b;
x - y = 5 -7'= _2,1 Here, formula (a) will be applied Total time to fmisIl the jo'b if A starts the work . i} f~. , c.',.. ,. '. xy'+ p{x ~ '5'x 7 .;.3(5 - 7) = = x ,5
I
y)'
~.
'. ,r!'
="5=5'5
x - 8 boys.
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, ,"toJ
29
4 days,
6+16+x 30
Ex. 2:
Hint: Let A alone takes x days to finish the work and + 3) days. Now, using the given rule, we have A's amount of work + B's amount of work = 1
hence B alone takes (x
Sola:
~d B working separately can a ~o~k in 9 and 12 days respectively, A starts the work and they work on alternate days. In how many days will the work be completed's. , Ii Applying the above theorem,
do
10 or - + -'x x+3
.
Ste~I:
12~.Q 108 5
P ~J.2+9 ~ 2,1
Rl
'
(~ea~estintegerva~e)
= 1 . x'"
..
12
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.'. A alone takes 12 days-and B,aldne takes (11'2 + 3 = 15) days to complete the work.. 8 8 8 8 a.Hint: -+-+-=1 " 24 16 x :. x ~ 48 days.,
Step ll:.x-y Here formula fb) will be applied. .'. Total time to finish the'jeb if A starts the work
=9-12 =-3,
xy-
p(x- y) ,
l'
(9x12)~5(9-12) '12
Rule 32
Theorem: Two persons A and B can finish ajob alone in x and y days respectively. If they start working on alte~na!e days, then to find the total job completion time,lollowing , steps ate taken. Note: This formula is applicable only whenx andy are integers,
Ex.!:
days 12 4 4 Now we try to solve the above examples by Detail Method. Detail Method: " . 1 In tpe first day A does '5 of the work,
= 108+15 = 4J =10L
Case: If A starts the work Step I: First calculate the value of p; 'where p ger value to be consider~d = Stepll: formula. T (Total Job completion tune) =
= nearest
inte-
In the second day B does
'7 of the work
(2L)
x+y xy+ p(x- y)
. x
in the first 2 days
1 1 12) ( 5'+'7 =.35 . of the work

24
35 of'the work
(a) When, x- y = 2, 4 then, apply the following
. in 4 days -x2=.. 35
" ,.
12
..
Now, ( 1-
24) 11 35 = 35 '. the work remains to ,be done. of
(b) When, x - y = 1, 3 , then apply the following formula; T (Total job completion time) = xy - p~x In fifth day A does
'5
1 of the work
y)
B will finish the work
(11
1) 4 35 - 5' = 3s
ofthe work
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2 days) + (x boy's work
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f9.r.t days) = I
)=1 60.
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Answers
I. b; .Hint:
, .' 1.
Let the whole work be 1
/ o~((2X2X-1 )+(8X2X~)+(~X2X_l ~, 2'0 30 "

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:. x= 8 boys,
Exercise
1. A and B together can do a piece of work in 12 days which B and.C'together can do in 16 days. After A has , been working at it for 5 dayst'and B for 7 days. C finishes . it in 13 days. In how many days could each do the work by himself? '~ '; a) 16,48 and 26 days respectively b) )6, 48 :and 24 days respectively c) 26, 48 '~d 24 days respectively d) 16,46 and 24 days respecti ely .f:. can do a,job,i!l20.~ays, B jn,30 days and C in 60,days. If A is helped on every 3rd day by B andC, then in he,w many days, the job is finished? [1'(11989) a) 20 days b) 15 days c) J8 days d) 24 days A can do a job in 12 days: Bin 15 days. They worktogether for 2,days. Then B leaves and A alonercontin- ' ues the work. After I day C joins A and work is completed in 5 more days, In how many days can ,C do it alone? a) 15 days b) 20 days ~ 25 days d) 30 days c) A and B can do a job in 15 days and 10 days respectively/They began the work together but A leaves after some pays and B finished.the remainingJob in 5 days. After how many days did A leave? a) 2 days b) 4 days c) 3 days. d) 6 days A and B can 'do ajob in 16 days'''and 12 'days respectively. 4 days before finishing the job, A joins B. B has started the work alone. Find how many days B has worked alone? . [Bank PO J 989] a) 8 days ,b)10day,s c)4days d)5days A man, a woman or a boy can,Po a job in 20 days, 30 days or 60 days respectively, How many boys must assist 2 men and 8 women to do the work in 2 days? "[MBAI992) a) 8 boys b) ID.boys .' c) 12 boys d) I 6 boys A can do ajob in 3 days less time than B. A works at it alone for 4 days and then B takes over and completes it. If'altogether 14 days were required to finish the job, how many days would each of them take alone to finish it? a) 13 days, 16 days b) 12 days, 15 days c) 15 days, t'2 days d) 15 days; 18 days A'can do a piece of work in 24 days, while B alone can do it in 16 days. With the help ofC they finish the work in 8 days. Find in how many days alone C can do the work?
0'
Band C in 1 day do 16 . A's 5 day's work + B's 7 day's work + C's 13 day's -work = 1 Or; A's 5'day's ork + B's 5 day's work + 8's ~ day's work + C's ~day's work + C's 11 day's work = I 5 2' C' ' " -+-+ 16 S II dav's work = I ", 12 ,. ,:.C'stl~aY'swork=I-12+16
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, (52)
II =24
.. C's 1 day's work , .. B's 1 day'swork= A's day's work ..
1 =24
3.
---=- 48 16 24
1 1
- -
= -
12
48
=16
4.
2. b;
:. A, Band C can do the work in 16, 48 and 24 days respectively. Hint: Since A is helped by Band C on every 3rd day. A works for 3 days while Band C work for I day
'5.
6.
. l' 1 1 1 -x3+-xl +-+1 = - [:. B and C help onlyon . '20; . 30 60 5' , 3rd day] , :. Total time for the job = 3 x 5 = 15 days. 3. c; , Hint: Let C doit alone in x days A's amount ofwork +B's amount of work +C's amount ofwork = 1 or 2+1+5 , ,12 or
1 1) ( ~ " o-+ ( 2x- 15 + ( 5x- 1) =1

x
7.
, x 4.c;
.? = 1-
(.!.
12
+ ~) or
15
.? =.!. .
x
5"
x = 25
.', C,can doit alone in 25 days.

.Hint: In this problem', total time for the work is not
8.
known and also it is not to be found out. Hence total thhe for the work is not to be considered. If A leaves after x days ie A works for x days and 8 works for x + 5 days, (ilien(applyihg the given rule, we have
'[MBA
1988]
a) 48 days
b) 36 days
c) 40 days
d) 5Qdays
" No. of days A worked + No. of days B worked .Alone time for A Alone time for 8
=1
Time and Work

x x+5 ' - + -= 1 or x = 3 . 15 10 '
381
llIustrative Examples
ELI: A and B working alone ~an finish ajob in 5 days and 7 days respectively. They work at it alternatelyfor a day. IffA1sFU1S the ~~rf..'. ~md,~n how many days the job will pe fmished? Soln: Applying the above theorem: , ,'xy StepI" P = - x+y '5x7 35 . ~ .i ''J. , ' = --'= - ~ (nearest integer value) 3 5+7 12
Or
5. d;
. A leaves after 3 days. Hint: IfB works alone for x days; A's amount ofwork + B' s amount of work = 1
or, I: 6. a;
+ (\~
4 ) = 1 .'. x
=5
.t
',1
Hint: Using the given rule we-have (2 men'swork) (8 women's work) +(x boy's workj=! or , (2X'2 x_I )+(8X'2X'!'\+(;~~'~~X= 20 30~' 1 8 x or -+-+-=1 '5 15 30 6+I6+x or, 30 =1
01
-Step Ih x- y = 5 -'7'=-2, Here, formula (a) 'will be applied

:. Total time to fmislf the job if A starts.the work
"~l
t! -'
6QiJ
1[",,,
~;'+ ~ ;)' . 51~'7:'3(5':' 7 j ~i(X

x
" ,d'
.5
29 4 ="5=5 days.
:. x = 8 boys.
Ex. 2:
7. b;
Hint: Let A alone takes x days to finish the work and hence B alone takes (x + 3) days. Now, using the given rule, we have A's amount of work + B's amount of work = 1 or -+--=1 . x""12 "';'lr' 'x x+3 .. .'. A alone takes 12 days 'and Balone takes (11'2 + 3 = 15) days to complete the work.
Soln:
10
Step I: P = --
12x,?, 108 5 ' =~ (nearest integer value) , ' , J,2 + 9 ,21, '," '
~d B working separately can a work in 9 and 12 days respectively. A starts the work and they work on alternate days. In how many days will the work be completed? II Applying the above theorem, .~ ..
do
Step ll:.x-y=9 -12 =-3, Here formulafb will applied . .'. Total time to finish the job if A starts the work
be
8 a.Hint: -+-+-=1 ., . 24 16
8
x
;y- p(x-y) ; (9xl-2)~5(9-12)-'

:. x "7 48 days" =
h'
Rule 32
Theorem: Two persons A and B can finish a job alone in x and y days respectively. If they start working on altermu days, then to find the total job completion time, following , steps are taken. Note: This formula is applicable only whenx andy are integers. Case: If A starts the work Step I: First calculate the value of p; 'where p = nearest integer value to be consider~d = (~) Step Il: (a} When,' x formula. . . .. xy+ p(x- y) T (Total job completion time) = ~---=--'---::...<..
. X
. = 108+15 = 4J =10L days 12 4 4 Now we try to solve the above examples by Detail Method, Ex !: Detail Method: ' In ~e first day A does
'5
1 of the work
1 In the second day B does -;; of the work
x+y
., in the flrst 2 days
1 1 12) ( 5' + -;; = 35 , of the work
= 2,
then, apply the following
12 24 . in 4 days - x 2 = of the' work .. 35 35

Now, ( 1-
35
24)
= 35 of the work remains to ,be done.
11_, 1
(b) When, x - y formula"
= 1, 3 , then
apply the following In fifth day A does
'5
of the work
T (Total job completion time) =, xy-d
xy
y)
:.S will finish the work
(11 -5 35 1) 4
35 =
ofthe work
4 in, J5
,
+7
.or
,5 ,days.
" ,
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Step II: x - y = 5 - 7 = -2; Here, formula (a) will be appl ied. :. Total time to finish the job ifB starts the work
=
..
(4' +'I + -4) = 54 days, , . the total time 'required = r
xy- p(x- y)
y 35-3(-2)
(Sx7)-3(5-7)
7 6
If'
.,i.
16;,
, I I 7 Ex. 2: Detail Method: (A + 8)'s day's work =- + - =:;, ' 9 12 ,,6 r , r ~ ,We see that: 5-x, , ,36
: l~
= --,
-7-- = '-7- = 57
41,
days.
?:.= ~,Uust 36
less than l).ie (A1' B)

.
work f~r 5 pairs of days ie for 10 days.

,.
~~ .,'
.'
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Ex. 2: A and 8 working separately can do a work in 9 and 12 days respectively. B starts the work and they work on alternate days, In how many days will the work be completed? Solo: -Applyingtheabove theorem, we have
,1
~~w re;t of the work
A
c
(1-.~!)
'
1 Step I: p
= 3 6 is to be done by
= ---
I2x9
12+9
=-
108' 21
"" 5
. (nearest Integer value) .
) ki I.' .1 d Acan d0~36 wor In 9x~=ay 36 4',{ .. \ '1 ,t tfi .~ '~'1 '~rPi' ' ~: ", . ,t ' Total days = 10+-= 10- days.v,1, ":
J
.:1
i
Step II: x-y= 9 - 12= -3, Here formula (b)will be applied, :. total time to finish the job is 8 starts the work xy+
.' ~ J
p(xx
y) ,
i}
,;",9,x12-t5(9:-12) = ~08-15 = 31= 10~. davs Note: Two persons A and B can finish a job alone in x and 9 9 3 3 'J' y days respectively: If theystart working. on alterExercise nate days, Ihe':/to find the total job completion time, L ~wQmen, Ganga and Jamuna, working separate I)' call following steps .are taken. Ca~e:,I(Bstarts the;work " ~ mow a field in 8 and 12 hours respectively, If they work Step I: First calculatethe value ofp; , for an hour alternately. Ganga beginning at 9 am, when will the-mowing be finished? where p = nearest integer value to be considered
/
..
A'"".
{'
a).6 -ipm
StepU: a) when, x - y = 2, 4 , then apply, the following, , formula, T (Total job completion time) =
i
\~"'I,
b)
81 2pm
., 1 c)"2pm
dj None ofthese
w
xy- p(x- v)
.
Y
'j, \h~nlapplyth~-'}ollowing
b) wh:eii'
.
x -y'= l,
\.
.
formula,
, -. ' t,,:~ iy + p(x _ y) T(Totaljob completion time) = x
2. R~Al 'aha 'M~han can do a job alone in lOamI 8 davs ,c_!.;~ 'i~ ~' ,':,d ~ \ "'''resp'~cti'yelY. On 1st January. Ram starts the job and then "'t~ ':" . ; theyworJ< on alternate days. When will the work be finished? a) 8th January b) lOth January c) 9th January d) None of these 3. A and B working separately can plough a field in 6 and, -"" '1~ . ~ ..:. . 'to BUrs respectively. At 8 AM A starts the work and they work in sttctchesof . one hour alternately, when wi II . '\ . ~, 1,the ploughingbe completed? a)3:20PM b) 2.20 PM c) 12.3p,PM d) None of these
j.. f\.
II'~
c , ';'
.,
l-
A and B working alone can finish a job in 5 days and 7 days respectively. They work at it alternately for a (Jay. IH~ st~rts~the'-wol'k, -find in-how marly days the job will be finished? Sola: Apply the above theorem:
'r,
Answers
1. a; Hint: 8x12 P=g-+12 . ""5, Herex=-y=B> 12= .. 4
Ex.I:
Hence appiy the formula (a). . reqd answer ..

= ---
Step I: P
= ---'--y ,r +
Xl'
. = -- ",,;3 (Nearest integer value)
35
96-20 8
= --':: -- = 9- 8 2 2
76
19
hours
J2
Ganga started at 9 am hence she completes the work
Time and Work

I'
383
I = 62"
at 9 am +92" hrs 2. c; Hint: 8x10.

P
pm.
. = 18""here x - ':! = 10.- 8-;-rt-1,hence ~ ,
apply the formula (a). .. required answer

=
'n
.J
,)
"r
'}; '
. SO+ 10 -1-0-
days:"
Since Ram starts on 1st January ., work will be completed pn 9th day ie on 9th of January.
3. a;
Hint: p=~,,"4
6xl0
'.
do the work in 24 days'and 'S' alorte can do the same work in 36 days. F;ind in what time C'alone can do that. work? a) 9 days, 'bt l5 days c) 18days, . d) 24 days' 3. A, Band C together c~p.dq a work in 4 days. A alone can k do the wor;I5:.!Jl.r1,2 and, B~I~tw;,C~n days Q~\~e;same war in 18 days. Firld in what time C alone can do that work? a) 8 days b) 27 days c) 9 days: d) 18 days-. 4. , A, .~:and 9, togethe~.cC\.n~doa \~or~)n q ,days. A alone .., ,.c~~ 4...1"<; wO,~kin 36. Qily.-s ~\lq ~, alo,ne}:an do :the same work i~?4 days. Find in what tirne-C alone can do that work? a) 9 days b) IS days.. c) 24 days d) 27 days
,I . \ If,
I., ' . " .,
','
.
. ', .,.. 1:_1
Answers
.
~Il
l.a
2.c
3.c
4.~
Here x - y = 6 -10 = 4, hence formula(a),\yiIl ~:app'Ii~. .'. required time

=
Rule 34
Theorem: if A and .B can do a work ill x and y days-respec.,.\ .,t tlvely and A leaves the work after doing-for 'a' (lays,then B
I (, \
6xI0+4(6-1O) 6
...\
. 1
. }
T = 73"
.
=8
22
hours.
1 .
,,[(x-a)y] do~ the remaining work III x

" ." " ;>,. " I ~.
, (lays..
. required answer
am +
73" hours
IlIus,tr rve Example

A can c01JlpJeteatw9rkllin 25 days and B can do the same work.in-l O\ql:\Y~;.lfA after. doing.d.days, leaves the work, find in how many days B will do the remain, ing work? Ii Soln:. Applying the above formula, we-have the required ansWer " .
. ";i
'J .
~ 3 :2R pm.
Ex:.
Rule 33
Theorem: If A, Band C together can do a work Inx days, A alone can do tlte work in 'a' days andB alone can do the work in 'b' days, then C will do tlte same work in
,
,. ,
[ab _Xx(: + b)]

Ex:
days.
., (25.:.4)xlO 25
_ 2t'klO _ 42. _82 ----,-- - days 25 5 5 .
Illustrative ~xample
Exercise
.I ' .-:";\',,..11'1]1
!~'l .
A, Band C together can do a work in 6 days. A alone can do the work in IS days and B alone .can do the same work in 27 days. Find in wh,at time C alone can do that work? Soln: Applying the above formula, we have 6x 18x27 the required answer = I'S x 2 7- 6~18+ 2) , 7
= 13-
1.
A can complete a work in 20'days andB can do tlie same work in 25 days. If A after doing 5 days, leaves the work, ~~d in how ~aryy days will do the remaining work?
3 a) 18- days
4
3
3 b) S- days
c) 17'4' days
: ' r' ; ~.
"P,
d) None of these
' . , '...
days ..
Exericse
I. A, Band C together can do a work in 2 days. A alone can do the work in 6 days and B alone can do the same work in 9 days. Find in what time C alone can do that work? 13, a) 42"days
2.
A can complete a work in 35 days and B can do the same . _ w6x:k~in ~8 dllys:.f(b after doingI 0 days, leaves the work, find in howmany days B will do the remaining , 1<?' wor ;." ...:1 ,) " , " . a) 25 days b) 20 days c) 27 days d) 24 days 3. A can complete a work in 24 days and B can do the-same work in 18 days. If A after-doing 4 days, leaves the work,
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d) 16 days
A, Band C together can do a work in ~,days. A alone, can
Answers
2. b 3.c
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in 35';- -:; .or
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=
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6 days,
Ex. 2: Deta.il Met~od:
(A + B)'s day's work
= 9' + 12 =
= ,
35-3(-2) 7
= -7- = S-:;
41
We see that 5,x.2.- = ~ (just less than I) ie (A + B) 36 36
work for 5 pairs of days ie for 10 days. ' 35) I Now rest of the work ( 1 - 36 = 36 is to be done by A A can do 36 work In 9x~
Ex. 2: A and 8 working separately can do a work in 9 and 12 days respectively. B starts the work and they work on alternate days, In how many days will the work be completed? Solo: Applying the above theorem, we have 12x9 108' . Step I: p = -='" 5 (nearest integer value) 12+9 21 Step II: x-y= 9 - 12 = -3, Here formula (b) will be applied, :. total time to finish the job is 8 starts the work
= xy+
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p(xx
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. .. Total days
1" ;'1 10+-= 10- days . 4 4
Note: Two persons A and B can finish a job alone in x and y days respectively. If they start working. on alter- , nate days, Ihe,/u) find the total job completion time. following steps are taken. Case: If B starts the work Step I: First calculatethe value ofp; where p = nearest integer value to be considered
Exercise
1.
0 women, Ganga and Jamuna, working separately can mow a field in 8 and 12 hours respectively, If they work for an hour alternately, Ganga beginning at 9 am, when will the mowing be finished?
1 a) 6 '2pm StepU: a) when, x - y = 2, 4, then apply the following .: formula, , T (Total job completion b) wh:en' time) = xy-p(x,-v)
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c)
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d)
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formula,
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2. Rain and Mohan can do a job alone in 10 and S days , - respectively. On ) st January Ra1n starts the job and 11](;n they-work on alternate days, When will the work be tinished? a) 8th January b) l Oth January c) 9th January d) None of these 3. A and 8 working separately can plough a field in 6 and . ";ieO 8u~~ re'spective'ly. At 8 AM A starts the work and they work in stretches of one hour alternately, when wi II the' ploughingbe complete'd? a)3 : 20 PM ' b) 2.20 PM c) 12.30, PM d) None of these
Ex. I: A and B working alone can finish a job in 5 days and 7 days respectively, They work at it alternately for, a -day, If 8 starts the work, find in how many days the job will be finished? Soln: Apply the above theorem;
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Answers
1. a;
Hint:
8x12 ' P=g-+12 :;:;S,Herex--y=8--12=-4
Hence apply the formula (a).

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= -,
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= -2 = 9 -2
19
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Ganga started at 9 am hence she completes the work
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at 9 am +92' hrs = 62' pm.

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Hint: P
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do the work in 24 days 'and B alone can do the same work in 36 days. Eind inwhat time C'alone can do that work? . a) 9 days , .b}) 5.dllYS c) 18 days .r. -<I)24 days ' 3. A, Band C together can.dq a work in 4 days. A alone can do the wo~l,<;\ipJL-2 day'sa'rid:a~l~tw:~~I1. PI\h~,samewcrk Q in IS days. Firld in wbat time C alone can do that work? a) S days b) 27 days c) 9 days: d) IS'days ' 4. , A, a;and C togethercan do a wOl'k)n l2 days. Aalone, ,c~t.t 4oJht; ~o~kin, 3~.~JlY.s ~!lq~.al~ny can do the same work il1;?4,d~ys. Find in what.dme-Celone can do that work? a) 9 days b) 18 pays c) 24 days d) 27 days
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Hint: p=16""4
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4.d
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= 4, hence
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Theorem: If A and B c~n do a work ill x and y days-respectively and A leavt!J'i/,e wb~kafte~ dbing'Jor 10' days, then B
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Rule 33
Theorem: If A, Band C together can do a work in x days, A alone can do lite work ill 'a' days and B alone can do the work in 'b' days, then C will do the same work in
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A can complete-aiworkjin 25 days and B can do the , ,;' same work invl 0*days. If A after doing 4 days. leaves the work, find in how many days B will do the remain, ing work? I!' ' Soln: Applying the above formula, we-have the required answer
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x ab
days.
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-S'5
days.
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1.
A can complete a work in 20'days and'B can do tlie same work in 25 days. If A after doing 5 days, leaves the work. find in how rya~y days will do the remaining work?
3 a) IS- days 4 3 c) 17'4 days,,~ d) None of these

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= 13- days .. 2
Exericse
1.
A, B and C together can do a work in 2 days. A alone can do the work in 6 days and B alone can do the same work in 9 days. Find in what time C alone can do that work?
1 a) 4-days
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b) 6-days
c)9days
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, _ work-in ~S days. Kb after doing 10 days, leaves the work, find in howmany days B will do the remaining work?' (., ;d. t,' . r, . a) 25 days b) 20 days c) ~7 days d) 24 days 3. A can complete a work in 24 days and B can do the-same work in 18 days. If A after-doing 4 days, leaves the work, find in how many days Bwill do the remaining work? a) 10 days b) 12 days c) 15 days d) 16 days
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A, Band C together can do a work in ~I.days.A alone can
Answers
I. a 2. b 3.c

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= 9 days.
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N'c~n ~d:AWork-in 15 days-and B'alone can do that' wor~in Q5 daYs~tfBfhfter doiJig5 days leaVe~the job, , 'i' 'fino in How manyIaays 'A wilra<i therertlainihkwork. Soln: Applying the above formula, we have, '/' '
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Theorem: A and B can do a piece of work ill x and y days
= 12
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= [(:++a: ] days.
\Aa.~9,Bt w~rkil{g t<?&t~~.\a.n.f10!'.~!ecJe" f~O,I; in 6" days, B alone could. do it in 8 days. Supposing B works at it for 5 days, in how many days A alone could finish the remain:ingwork? ' i\ ",\HI ml1 ,'..j;',\. a) 9 days b) 8 days c) 6 days. d) 12 days 2. A and B working together can do apiece ofworklfn.lld~ r'days, B alate could do itiin ZO days ..Supposing B works" at it for 4 days,' imhow many days lA'alone/coulo finish the remainingwdrk? t . 0(, . ,:!",j ,:' .' 'I .1! a) 9 days b) 12 days c) 16 days 'd)JlO days 3. A and B wcrkirig-togetherrcan-doisspiece ofwotk in BO~' . days, B alone could do it in 50.daysfS'uPPbSill'g.-B'works at it for 10 q!l-ys,r!p h,o~v1ll~nYt4jlys~alonecould finish . the remaining work? . e) 12 days b) 60 Clays c) 16 days d) 18 days
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Ex: A and B can do a piece of work in 15 days and 25 days. Both starts the work together for some time, but B leaves the job 7 days before the work is completed. Find the time in which work is finished. Applying the above 'formula, we have ihe.i~guired ~swer
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= 12
days.
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4"1,I A and.B. werking-together can do a-piece ,ofwofk:in 7 ~

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do' it i~ 12~/'days. Supposing B

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could finish the remaining work? a) 5 days . . b) 8'days.. c) 7 days . d) 15 days 5. A can complete ajob in 9 days. B in 10 days and C in 15 . days, B and C sfa'n the work and'are forced to leave after ;'. 2 Gays. Thetime talSen co~plrite tlle [~maihing'{york I' 'is: ., w l' \rl(NDA'E~1h19871
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1.' A and B can do a piece of work in 20-days and 30 days . Both starts the work together for some time, but B leaves the job 5 days before the work is completed. Find the time in which work is finished. lA) 7'dayJ b)'li'day's' c) 14 days d) 16 days 2:' A and pcah do a piece of work in 25 days and 35 days, t' Bbillrst{rts1fie'worl( together for some time, but B leaves the jQb' 7 days before, the work is completed. Find the ~l ":t'.l....... :' " time In whlcliworK is'finished. .
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b) 17 days
c) 18 days
d) 20 days
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.in which ,A .. alo~~I(jOuld do the, whole work ie . 1>1 6x8 (., a'i' " " 8-6 = 24 <fays.
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Now, applying the given rule, we have
A and B can do a piece of work in 30 days and 45 days. Both starts the work together for some time, but B leaves the job '15 days before the work is completed, Find the time in which work is finished. , ',. af,24, daYS'ir;;~b)28 days c) 20 days d) 16 days 4. A andB can do a piece of work in 16 days and 24 days. Both.starts the work together for some time, but B leaves the job 6 days before the work is completed. Find the ,time in-which work is finished. a) 18 days b) 14 days c) 12 days d) 8 days 5. A arid B can do a piece of work in 17 days and 33 days.
rime and Work

Both starts the work together for some time, but B leaves the job 7 days before the work is completed. Find the time in which work is finished. 5 a) 3- days 13 c) 13- days
5 3
385 work completed? a) 2 days b) 4 days"
c) 5 days
d) 8 days
Answers
l.d 2.a 3.c 4.c
b) 5- days \ 13 d) None of these'
Rule 38
Theorem: A can do a piece of work in x days. If A does the
work only for 'a' days anillhe,remalnlng , work is done by B ~ In
Answers .c 2.b
3.a
4.c
5 C
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Rule 37
Theorem: A ami B can (/0 a piece of work in x and y days respectively and both of litem starts the, H?o.rk together; 14 ~ leaves lite work 'a' days before the comp/~f/l!n, OJ,t!'f1 worly', then the total time in which lite whole work is completed
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A can do a piece of work in 12 days. A does the work for 2 days only and leaves the job, B does the remaining work in 5 days..Inrhow many days B alone can do the work? Soln: Applying ,tl)e ~b9v;/-9r"J~la, we h~v~ . J.I '\5 I t'h e reqUlreu anSwer ',12x5. = 6 days. = -. 12-2
(x + (I)Y = (x + J~Tdays.
Illustrati
Ex:
Example and B can do a piece of work in 10 days and 20 days respectively. Both starts the work together but A leaves the work 5 days before its completion time. Find the time in which work is finished. 5010: Applying the above formula, we have
Exercise
1. A can do a piece of work in 15 days. A does the work for 3 days only and leaves the job. B does the remaining work in l.8 days. In how "many days B alone can do the work? a) 12 days b) 10 days. c) 15 days d) 8 days A can do a piece of work in 25 days. A does the work for '5 days only and leaves the job. B does the remaining work in 4 days. In how many 'days B alone can do the work? a) 5 days b) 15 days c) 9 days d) None of these 3. A can do a piece of work in 23 days. A does the work for 11\days only and 'leaves the job. B does the remaining work in 9 days. In h,~':-Vmany days B alone can do the work?
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the required answer = (10 + 5}20 = 10 days. . 10+20 Exercise !. A can do a piece of work in 14 days and B in 21 days. They begin together. But 3 days before the completion of the work, A leaves off. In how many daysis the work completed? ,
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a) 10 days
c) 5- days d) 10- days 5 , 5 A can do a piece of work in 15 days and B in 25 days. They begin together. But 5 days before the completion of the work, A leaves off. In how many d ys is the work completed?
a) 12~days b) l3~ days c) 112. days d) 25 days 2 2 4', ' .
b) 5 days
,
.a) 17 days
b) 18 day~
'.i I -3 .c) 174' days d) 174' days
4.
A can do a piece of work in 22 days. A does the work for
A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B in 40 days. They begin together. But 10 days-before the completion of the work, A leaves off. In how many days is the work completed? a)IOdays 'b)ISdays c) 20 days d)25 days A can do a piece of work in 5 days and B in 10 days. Ihey begin together, But
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12'clays only and leaves the job: B does the remaining work in 5 days. In how many days B alone can do the work? ~ , a) 11 days b) 10 days c) 12 days d) 14 days. 5. A can do a piece ofwork in 80 days. He works a i~for 10 days and then B alone finishes the work in 42 days. The two together could complete the work in: a) 24 days b) 25 days c) 30 days d) 35 days
(Clericai'Grade Exam, 1991)
Answers
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2'2
days before the cornple-
1.b
2. a
3.c
4..a
of the work, A leaves off. In how many days is the
"'"'C.
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5. c;
80X42 Hj~,t:,B alone can do the work in ( 80 -10 = 48) days. The two together 48X80 ( 80 + 48' could . " complete the work' in (See Rule-4) 1. a
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a) 6 days
(b)
63'
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days c)
7'3
2 days d)
73
days
Answers
2. c 3.b 4.d
'\ 3C) days.
Rule 40
Theorem: A completes a work in 'x' days. B completes tile same work in 'y' 'day . A started working alone and after 'a' days B joined him. Then lite time in which, thev 1IIi11 take together to complete the remaining work 'is given by
Rule 39
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Theorem: A and R can do a piece of work ill x ami y days respectively. Both starts the work together. But flue to some problems A leaves the work after some time, and B does the remaillillgworkill.f!.days.thelltheti.;.eafterwhi~h.l1 . [(x-a)y] x+y . J ' . . . ' 'i(y-a)x] . leaves tile l~orJ..is given by days. lIlustrati xample 'J, , ' x+.y, , . Ex: am cOniplete~ a work in 10 days. Shyam completes IlIust tive Example ' . , Hie' s~me workin IS days. Ram starts working alone A andB can 'do a pie~Jlat'work 45 'days 'arid'40 &iys' and after 5 days B joins him. How many days will they respectively. They start the .,,' , " b .I but after work too-ether now take together to complete the rernai,ing work? some days, A leaves the job. B alone does the reSolo: Applying the above rule, we have maining work in 23 days. Find after how many days (10 - 5)15 does A leave the job? the required answer = 25 = 3 da~s Soln: Usin'g'the'llbove'thlorem, we have
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the required answer' = (40 - 23 )45 = 9 'days. 45+40
Exercise
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Exercise
I. A and ~ cary do.a piece of work in 20 days and 25 days respectively. They start the work together but after some days, A leaves the job. B alone do~s the remaining work in 10 days. Find after how many days does A leave the . job? -: 62 , I a) '3 days b) 6'3 days c) 6 d~ys 2 d) 53' days
. 2.. A and B can do a piece of wdrk in 25 flays and 30 days, respectively. They start the work together but after some . days, A leaves thejob, B alone does the remaining work in 8, days: Find' afJ~rl how mal y' days does N leaY6' the , . ' ,-,' Jo.b? a) 12 days .~),.8 day,s " 9) 10 days ;d) 16 days 3, . A and B can do a piece of work in 14 days and 21 days respectively. They start the work together but after some da~s, A leaves the jo~. B alone does the remaining work in 6 da'y~. Find afte fhow many days does A leave thejob? , ,'" ," I
A completes a work in 12 days. B completes the same work in 15 days. A started working alone and after 3 days B joined him. How many days will they now take together to complete the remaining work? a)5 'b)8 c)6 d)4 (BSRB Calcutta PO 1999) 2 A completes a work in 20 days. B completes the same .work, in 25 days. A started working alone and after 2 days B joined him. How many days will they now take together to complete the remaining work? a) 12 days b) 10 days c) 8 days d) 16 days 3., A completes a work in 12 days. B completes the same , work' in 13 days. A started working alone and after 7 (. /l:Iays'B~oirled him: How many days will they now take ,I together to complete the remaining work?
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3 a) 15 days 4.
b) 3
3 days 5
c) 2 days
3 d) 25 days
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a) 7 days ~)_:6d~~s . c) 8 days d) ~ days A an? ~ ca,n do a piece of work in 22 days and 23 days respectlve,Iy. The .start the work together but after some . days, A leaves the job.' B alone does the remaining work in 8 days. Find after how many days does A leave the job?
A completes a work in 21 days. B completes the same work in 24 days. A started working alone and after 6 ,ld'ays'B j inell him. How many days will they now take I togetlfet t complete-the remaining work? a) 6 days ...b)-8 (jays c) 10 days d) 12 days 5. A completes a work in 15 days. B completes the same w6rk in 20 days. A started working alone and after I day B joined him: How many days will they now take to!?ether to complete the remaining work? a) 8 days - b) 7 days c) 6 days d) None of these
Time and Work

6.
387 days will 10 men and 8 women together take to complete the same job? [BSRB Delhi PO, 20001 a)6
6.' b) 13'2 'I
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Mahesh and Umesh can complete a work in 10 and 15 days respectively. Umesh starts the work, and after 5 days Mahesh also joins him. In all, the work would be completed in: a) 9 days b) 7 days c) 11 days d) None of these (Clerclal Gra~e 1991)
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c) 12
d) None ofthese
Answers
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2.b .3.d 4.b 5.a Hint: Here A = Umesh, B = Mahesh ,I' .. x= 15 days andy= 10 days Now, applying the given rule, we have the time taken by A and B together to complete the remaining work _ (15 - 5)10 - 10 + 15
=4
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r f 5 men and 3 boys can reap 23 hectares in 4 days and if 3 men and 2 boys can reap 7 hectares in 2 days, how many boys must assist 7 men in order that they may reap ,. 45 hectares in 6 days? '''a)2boys "J(b)6~f~s'.' p)4bo~s ,d)5b9,Ys 7. 25 men can reap a {ieJ~ 20 days. Whe'n'should,l5 ~en in leave the work, ifthe whole field is to be reaped in
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1 37 - days . after they leave the work? 2 .
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2.
3.
4.
a) 6 days b) 4 days c) 5 days d) None of these days.. . 8. Acari copy 75 in 25 hours, A and B together can .. total time consumed to complete the work .. copy 135 pages in 27-hours. In what time can B copy 42 = 5 + 4 = 9 days. pages? a) 21 hrs b) 5 hrs 36 sees Miscellan eo us c) 18 hrs d) 24 hrs Twenty-four men can complete a work in sixteen days. 9. 15 men would finish a piece of work in 210 days. But at Thirty-two women can complete the same work in the end of every 10 days, 15 additional men are employed. twenty-four days. Sixteen men and sixteen women started '. In how many days will it befinished?"! ~ l working and worked for twelve days ..How many more a) 30 days b) 70 days c) 35 days d) 60 days' men are to be added to complete the remaining work in 2 10; A piece of work was to be completed in 40 days, a numdays? ber of men employed upon it did only half the work in 24 . [Bank ofBaroda PO, 1999] days, 16 more men were then set on, and the work was a)48 b) 24 c)36 d) None of these . completed in the specified time, how many men.were 25 men and 15women can complete a piece of work in 12 employed ~t fiht?' .' days. All of them start working together and.after worka) 16men b)32 men c)2~me(l d)48 men ing for 8 days the women stopped working. 25 men com11. Ramesh can finish a job in 20 days. He worked for 10 pleted the remaining work in 6 days. How many days will days alone and completed the remaining job working it take for completing the entire job if only 15 women are with Dinesh, in 2 days. How many days' would both put on the job?' [Guwahati PO, 1999J Dinesh and Ramesh together take to complete the entire a) 60 days b) 88 days job? c) 94 days d) None of these a)4 b) 5 . c) 10 d) 12 . 10men and 15 women finish a work in 6 days. One man [BSRB BankPO Exam, 1991J alone finishes that work in 100 days. In how many days 12. A can do a piece of work in 12 days. B is 60% more will a woman finish the work? ": efficient than A. The number of days, it takes B to do the [BSRB Hyderabad PO, 1999) same piece of work, is: a) J 25 days b) 150 days c) 90 days d) 225 days . 1 1 A can do a piece of work in 12 days, B can do t~e same a) 7b) 6c)8 d)6 .
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work in 8 days, and C can do the same job i~
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'5 th time
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required by both A and B. A and B work together for 3 days, then C completes the job. How many complete days did C work? [NABARD,I999) a) 8 b) 6 c) 3 d) None of these 12men take 18 days to complete ajob whereas 12 women
.
in 18days can complete
4'
; [CBIExam, 1991) '13. 12 men can complete a work within 9 ~as. After 3 days they started die work, 6 men joined diem to replace 2 men. How many days will they take to complete the remaining work? 1 c)4 d) 4a)2 b)3
2
of the same job. How many
[BSRB BankPO Exam, 1991)
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14. A can do a piece of work in 5 hours, B in 9 hours and C in 15 hours. If C could work with them for I hour only, the time taken by A and B together to complete the work is: a) 2 hours b)?'~oursc) 3'2 hours d) 4 hours
1
Now, 'in 2 days ~ part of the work is done by 24 ' 16 5 , 24x-x-=40 men -, 2 24 25.men and 15 women can complete, a piece ofwork 2.d; in {ii"!days. ' , 2 " :. work done by them in 8 days =
, [Clerical Grade, 1991) ! ' 15. A does half as much work as B in three-fourth of the 1 time. If together they take 18 days to complete a work, how much time shall B take to do it? . a) 40 days b) 35 days c) 30 days d) N~ne of these [LIC AAO Exam, 1988] 16. Two workers A and B working together completed ajob in 5 days. If A worked twice as efficiently as he actually
12 ="3'
Remaining work is completed by 25 men in 6 days. :. Time taken by 25 men to complete the whole work 3x6 = --=
1
18 days.
did and B worked "3 as efficiently as he actually did, the , work would have.completed in;3 days. Find the time for A to complete the job alone. (MBA~ 1982) a)' 6'2 days b) 6"4'days
1 1
From the question, Time taken by 25 men to complete the whole work 36 = 3-2 =36 days
c) 6"4days
d) 12'2 days 3.d;
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17. Mohan can mow his lawn in x hours. After 2 hours it begins to rain. The unmoved part of the lawn is _
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one day.] . One man alone finishes the work in 100 days. :. '10'men finish the work in 10 days. n~f'"r,..n~1 ' . From the question,
= 36 work is completed by 15 women in ".
. [ITI,1988J 18. Iffactory A turns out x cars an hour and factory B'turns out y cars every 2 hours, the number of cars which both factories turn out in 8 hours is '
~1 1 I 15 women finish in one day, '6-TO = Is work :. l S'women finish the whole work in 15 days. :. ' 1women finishes the whole work in 15 x 15 =~25 days.
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a) 8(x+y)
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d)(2x+y)4 [MBA,198S)
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4
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Answers
1. b; 24 men complete the work in 16 days
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16 'men can complete 1 days
days 32 women complete the wotk in 24 days :. 16womencomplete (12+2=)

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12x18 27 16=2'=13'2 6. a;
16 14 7 32x24 = 24 partofworkin
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So, the remaining part of the work which is 4pne by sixteen men + sixteen women and the reqd additional no. of men in 2 days " , = 1-(..!.+2.) =..!._2. = ~ (part) ,2 ~ 24 2 24 24
5 I!len -I' 3 boys can reap 23 hectares in 4 days (i) 3 men + 2 boys can reap 7 hectars in 2 days (ii) :. from (1); 14'(5 Irien'+'3 boys)' can reap 23 x 14 hectares in 4 days , ....(iii) , , Now, from (2) 23 (3 men + 2 boys) can reap 7 x 2 x 23 hectares in 4 -days ....(iv) :. 14(5 men -l: 3 boys) = 23 (3 men + 2 boys) :: 70 men + 42 boys = 69 men + 46 boys
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Now,
1 2 3 ( 21+2i+21+ 6) .; 2 L
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1 men = 4 boys ' Now, 5 men + 3 boys = 23 boys 23 boys can reap 23 hectares in 4 days :, 1 boy can reap 1 hectare in 4 days .'. 4 boys can reap 1 hectare in 1 day :,'4 x 45 boys can reap 45 hectares in 1 day 4x45 :. -6- boys~an reap 45,?,7~t~~~i~?i.6~ax~ :. 30 boys can reap 45 hectares i9 6 da>,~ But 30 boys = 28 boys + 2 boys = 7 men-+ 2 boys Hence 2 boys must assist 7 men. 25 men can reap the field i~20 days,' - I .. 10men can reap the field In -1-0, 20x25
....21 =21=1
Hence total time to complete the whole work = 10+ 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 60 days. 10. b; Let x men are employed at first.
.\ X
men do
'2 ofthe
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work in 24 days
x
I.,
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:. I man do the whole work in 24 Now, frorn'the question,
2 x x = 48x days. , in(40
7, c;
(x+ 16)meri do the remaining work (I-=)
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when 15 men leave the work, 10 men remain and

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- 24 = 16) days. :. 1 man do the whole work in 16 x 2 (x + 16) days. or, 48x ~ 32(x + 16) ., x = 32 men. 11. a; Ramesh alone finished 2 of the work in 10 days .. Remaining 2 of the job was finished by Ramesh and
,. 1 " I
_ these can reap

In
I 37~, 3 37 - days _2_ or - of the field. 2, 50 4
Hence all men must work till

is reaped,
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ofthe field Dinesh-togetner-in 2 days: Therefore, they both'together can finish the complete job in 4 days: ,, 12. a; A's 1 day's work =
1 20' Now 25 men reap - of the field in- or 5 days. 4 ,4 8. a;
In 25 hours A can copy 75 pages'

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75 In 1 hour A can copy 25 .= 3 pages In 27 hours A and B can copy 135 pages 135 In I hour A and B can copy 27 = 5 pages :. In 1 hour B can copy (5 - 3 = 2) pages .. B can copy 42 pages in 21 hours.
9,d;
B's 1 day's work = -+60% 12 :. B can do the work in 13. d; 12 men can complete
1
of-=-. 12
1
15
'2
15
ie 72 days work in 3 days and the
'3 ofthe
10 1 10 days' work by 15 men = 210 = 21 At the end of every 10 days 15 additoonal men are employed ie for the next 10 days we have 15+15=30men, . 2 :. Next 10 day's work by 30 men = 21
remaining
'3
of the work in 6 days.
. . 2 . 1 man can complete '3 of the work in (12 x 6) = 72 ' days. ., 12 - 2 + 6 = 16 men can complete
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of the work in
Hence, in 20 days only 21 + 21 = 21
'(1 2 3) work is com.

'14.a;
16 = 42
72
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, pleted. To complete the whole work we have to reach the value of (21) work 2i
1 17 (15+'9+15 1-) ie. 45
. . . -1-.!2.28 .. Remaining work 45 - 45 .

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Time and Work

Putting the values in the formula we have, x 3 = D2 X lor, D2 = 15 days.

Thus, from /IlfJ~.jWl = M1D2Wj 16 x I 0

16xl0 or, M: =---=4 .. 40

60x32x12 Thus, 32 men - working 12 hrs - cut 40 8 trees. Quicker Method:

At] = 40, D, = 8 (as days and hrs both denote time)

WJ works in Dr days work-

, 2xyz Let ( xy+yz+xz

hours a day and M 2 persons call do W;, works ill

'A' alone will do the same work in

'B' alone will do the same work ill ( z-r

will do the same work in .(-~)

to men can prepare'20

IOx20 B can do the work in 20 _ I0 . IOx12 12,-10

9x6x6' J ,= 1'- days 27 x8, 2

Time and Work

A and B can do a piece of work in 6 days, A and.C in

A can do a piece of work in 5 days, and B can do it in

16 t9 a) 208- 713' 31' 35 4 7~ 8~ 20~ 35' 31' 13

16 4 '19 b) 8- 20731 ' 13' '35 d) None of these

. I 'B' can do '6 work in 1 day.

Thus 'A' and 'B' can do (~+~) work in I day.

:. 'A' and 'B' can do the work in

13 work done by all in 6 days = 20 work done by Band C in 4 days =

.'. 12 of the work

Now apply the

of a piece of work in 15 days. He does the

PRACTICE BOOK ON QUICKER MATHS

B alone take to complete a piece of work

d) 10 days (Railways 1991)

A and B together can do the work in 25 + 15

the work in ( 6 + 8 = -;;-days complete the work 'in

work is done by A and B in 4

days 4xl0 .'. The whole work is done by Aand B in -3-

Soln: By the tbeorem: : A, B ahci Gcan do the work in

I '3 = 13"3 days.

Hint: A and B together can do the whole work in

13 6 39 :. In 6 days A and B together can do 80 x = 40

Time and Work

the work in 21 days, B in days.

2 =42) days andC ill (%X21:-::14)

the required answer = lOx 21 + 21 x36+ IOx36

Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. B takes

Now, applying the given rule, we have xx-x-=2'---3::C..... __ =2 x x x x xx-+-x -+xx-

:. A takes 12 days, B takes

= 4) days 'to' complete the work.

ow, applying the given rule, we have xx 2xx-x 3 . 2 xx2x+ 2xx--x+ 3

S?ln:- Detail Method: A and B can do

'Time and Work

:,x =21 days

(21 x 2 = 42) days and C in (~x 21 3. a;

the required answer

Hint: Let A takes x days to complete the work. B takes

Now, applying the given rule, we have x x xx-x2 3 x x x xx-+-x-+xx2 2 3

(Clerical Grade Exam, 1991)

.'. A takes 12 days. B takes (I; = 6)

Hint: Applying the given rule, we have the required answer

days to complete the work.

xy the work in ---

ow, applying the given rule, we have xx2xx-x

2 2x xx 2x + 2xx --x + x x --3 3

. Soln:" Detail Method: