Amitab can do the work in 30 days. Sumitab is 25% more efficient than Amitab. The number of days taken by Sumitab to do the same work is
Question and options
Amitab can do the work in 30 days. Sumitab is 25% more efficient than Amitab. The number of days taken by Sumitab to do the same work is
- 20 days
- 24 days
- 26 days
- 28 days
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 24 days
25% more efficient means 1.25 times the rate, so time = 30/1.25 = 24 days.
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