In a computer game, a builder can build a wall in ten hours while a destroyer ca

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Practice time and work question – In a computer game, a builder can build a wall in ten hours while a destroyer can demolish such a wall completely in 14 hours. Both the builder and the destroyer were initially set to work together on level ground. But after 7 hours the detroyer was taken out. What was the total time (in hours) taken to build the wall ?

Manu working alone on a job takes 12 days more than what he would have taken if

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Practice time and work question – Manu working alone on a job takes 12 days more than what he would have taken if Bhanu had worked along with him while Bhanu working alone on the same job takes 27 days more than what he would have taken if Manu had worked along with him. Find the time that both of them working together would take to do the job.

A person can complete a job in 120 days. He works alone on Day 1. On Day 2, he i

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Practice time and work question – A person can complete a job in 120 days. He works alone on Day 1. On Day 2, he is joined by another person who also can complete the job in exactly 120 days. On Day 3, they are joined by another person of equal efficiency. Like this, everyday a new person with the same efficiency joins the work. How many days are required to complete the job?

A company contracts to paint 3 houses. Mr.Brown can paint a house in 6 days whil

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Practice time and work question – A company contracts to paint 3 houses. Mr.Brown can paint a house in 6 days while Mr.Black would take 8 days and Mr.Blue 12 days. After 8 days Mr.Brown goes on vacation and Mr. Black begins to work for a period of 6 days. How many days will it take Mr.Blue to complete the contract?