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  1. A and B together can finish a work in 4 days. If A reduces his efficiency by 30%, and B increases his efficiency by 10 %, the work is finished in 5 days. If A works for his original efficiency and B works for 1[1/2] times of his efficiency, they together can finish the job in how many days?
  2. A.
    3[5/9] days
    B.
    4[6/5] days
    C.
    5 days
    D.
    6 days

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    ATQ, (A+B) can complete a work in 4 days......................... (i)
    Now, the efficiency of A decreases by 30% and B's efficiency is increased by 10%.
    i.e., suppose A's and B's efficiency = 1 per day
    Then, A = 0.7 and B = 1.1
    Or, (0.7 A + 1.1 B) can finish a work in 5 days...................... (ii)

    The work will be the same.

    Total work = man* days

    So, equation 1 = equation 2

    (A+B)*4 = (0.7 A + 1.1 B)* 5
    Or, 4A + 4B = 3.5A + 5.5B
    Or, 0.5A = 1.5B
    Or, A: B = 3: 1

    That means the efficiency ratio of A and B = 3: 1
    Or, total work = Efficiency* days
    Or, Total work = (3+1) * 4 = 16

    ATQ, the efficiency of A remains same and B's efficiency gets 1[1/2] of the original efficiency.
    i.e., A: B = 3: [1 * 1[1/2]]
    Or, A: B = 3: 3/2

    Now, (A+B)'s one day work = 3+ 3/2 = 9/2

    So, days requires = Total work/ efficiency of (A+B)
    Or, days = 16/ (9/2), or, 32/9 = 3[5/9]
    Hence, 3[5/9] days are required to complete the work.


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