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Sameer can complete a work in 16 days. In how many days will the work be completed by Ajay, if his efficiency is 60% more than that of Sameer?

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SSC CGL 2025 Tier 2 Paper 1 Question Paper (19-Jan-2026)
The correct answer is
10 days

Calculating Ajay's Work Completion Time

This solution explains how to find the number of days Ajay needs to complete a work, given Sameer's time and Ajay's increased efficiency.

Understanding Work Rate

The rate of work is the amount of work done per unit of time. If Sameer completes a work in 16 days, we can represent his rate.

  • Let the total work be $W$.
  • Let Sameer's time be $T_S = 16$ days.
  • Sameer's work rate is $R_S = \frac{W}{T_S} = \frac{W}{16}$ units of work per day.

Ajay's Efficiency and Rate

Ajay's efficiency is 60% more than Sameer's. This means Ajay works faster.

  • Ajay's efficiency = Sameer's efficiency + 60% of Sameer's efficiency.
  • Ajay's rate, $R_A = R_S + (0.60 \times R_S) = 1.60 \times R_S$.
  • Substituting Sameer's rate: $R_A = 1.60 \times \frac{W}{16}$.

Ajay's Time Calculation

The time taken to complete the work is inversely proportional to the work rate. We need to find the time Ajay takes ($T_A$).

  • Formula: $T_A = \frac{W}{R_A}$.
  • Substitute the expression for $R_A$: $T_A = \frac{W}{1.60 \times \frac{W}{16}}$.
  • Simplify the expression: $T_A = \frac{W \times 16}{1.60 \times W}$.
  • Cancel out $W$: $T_A = \frac{16}{1.60}$.
  • Calculate the final value: $T_A = \frac{16}{16/10} = 16 \times \frac{10}{16} = 10$ days.

Therefore, Ajay will complete the work in 10 days.

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