65th B.P.S.C. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2020
A work can be completed by some people in 12 days. Half of this work will be completed by twice the number of these people in-
a3 days✓ Correct
b2 days
c4 days
d5 days
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Let, x people can do 1 work in 12 days ∴ 1 people can do 1 work in = 12 × x = 12x days. ∴ 2x people can do $$\frac{1}{2}$$ of work in = $$\frac{12x \times \frac{1}{2}}{2x}$$ = 3 days.
general-mental-ability
