Question

    Bholu and Golu have teamed up to finish a task. On his own, Bholu can complete 5 units of work each day. Golu, when working solo, can finish the entire task in 20 days. The task consists of 80 units in total. How long will it take for both Bholu and Golu to complete the work if they work together?

    A 70/8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 82/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 80/9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 52/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 75/7 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, the time taken by Bholu and Golu to do the work be ‘x’ days. Units of work done by Golu in a day = 80/20 = 4 units So, 80/x = 9 80 = 9x x = 80/9 Hence, option c.

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