Question

    Ratio of the work done by P, Q and R in one day is 8:5:9

    respectively. They all together can complete the work in 40 days. Q and R worked on it for 32 days. In how many days P will complete the remaining work.
    A 54 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 63 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 88 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 78 days Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total amount work be = 40 x 22 = 880 units Amount of work done by Q and R in 32 days = 32 x 14 = 448 units Amount of work left = 880 – 448 = 432 Required time = 432/8 = 54 days

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