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IBPS RRB PO Time & Work Questions with Answers & Explanations

18 Time & Work questions from the Quantitative Aptitude section of IBPS RRB PO, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Try each question first, then tap Show answer to check. When you're ready, take the timed chapter-wise test to see your all-India rank.

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Question 1

A can complete a work in 40 days and B can complete it in 60 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A28 days
  2. B23 days
  3. C50 days
  4. D24 days
  5. E26 days
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Answer: (D) 24 days Together they do 1/40 + 1/60 = 1/24 of the work per day, so 24 days.
Question 2

A can complete a work in 18 days and B can complete it in 36 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A12 days
  2. B16 days
  3. C14 days
  4. D27 days
  5. E11 days
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Answer: (A) 12 days Together they do 1/18 + 1/36 = 1/12 of the work per day, so 12 days.
Question 3

A can complete a work in 14 days and B can complete it in 35 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A14 days
  2. B24.5 days
  3. C9 days
  4. D12 days
  5. E10 days
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Answer: (E) 10 days Together they do 1/14 + 1/35 = 1/10 of the work per day, so 10 days.
Question 4

A can complete a work in 30 days and B can complete it in 60 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A19 days
  2. B20 days
  3. C22 days
  4. D24 days
  5. E45 days
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Answer: (B) 20 days Together they do 1/30 + 1/60 = 1/20 of the work per day, so 20 days.
Question 5

A can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete it in 24 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A12 days
  2. B7 days
  3. C8 days
  4. D10 days
  5. E18 days
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Answer: (C) 8 days Together they do 1/12 + 1/24 = 1/8 of the work per day, so 8 days.
Question 6

A can complete a work in 10 days and B can complete it in 40 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A8 days
  2. B12 days
  3. C7 days
  4. D25 days
  5. E10 days
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Answer: (A) 8 days Together they do 1/10 + 1/40 = 1/8 of the work per day, so 8 days.
Question 7

A can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete it in 36 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A9 days
  2. B11 days
  3. C8 days
  4. D13 days
  5. E24 days
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Answer: (A) 9 days Together they do 1/12 + 1/36 = 1/9 of the work per day, so 9 days.
Question 8

A can complete a work in 40 days and B can complete it in 60 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A26 days
  2. B28 days
  3. C24 days
  4. D50 days
  5. E23 days
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Answer: (C) 24 days Together they do 1/40 + 1/60 = 1/24 of the work per day, so 24 days.
Question 9

A can complete a work in 24 days and B can complete it in 40 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A15 days
  2. B32 days
  3. C14 days
  4. D17 days
  5. E19 days
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Answer: (A) 15 days Together they do 1/24 + 1/40 = 1/15 of the work per day, so 15 days.
Question 10

A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete it in 30 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A16 days
  2. B11 days
  3. C12 days
  4. D14 days
  5. E25 days
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Answer: (C) 12 days Together they do 1/20 + 1/30 = 1/12 of the work per day, so 12 days.

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Question 11

A can complete a work in 6 days and B can complete it in 12 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A6 days
  2. B9 days
  3. C3 days
  4. D4 days
  5. E8 days
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Answer: (D) 4 days Together they do 1/6 + 1/12 = 1/4 of the work per day, so 4 days.
Question 12

A can complete a work in 15 days and B can complete it in 30 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A10 days
  2. B14 days
  3. C12 days
  4. D22.5 days
  5. E9 days
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Answer: (A) 10 days Together they do 1/15 + 1/30 = 1/10 of the work per day, so 10 days.
Question 13

A can complete a work in 10 days and B can complete it in 15 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A8 days
  2. B12.5 days
  3. C6 days
  4. D5 days
  5. E10 days
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Answer: (C) 6 days Together they do 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 of the work per day, so 6 days.
Question 14

A can complete a work in 21 days and B can complete it in 42 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A16 days
  2. B14 days
  3. C13 days
  4. D31.5 days
  5. E18 days
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Answer: (B) 14 days Together they do 1/21 + 1/42 = 1/14 of the work per day, so 14 days.
Question 15

A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete it in 80 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A18 days
  2. B15 days
  3. C20 days
  4. D16 days
  5. E50 days
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Answer: (D) 16 days Together they do 1/20 + 1/80 = 1/16 of the work per day, so 16 days.
Question 16

A can complete a work in 14 days and B can complete it in 35 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A10 days
  2. B9 days
  3. C14 days
  4. D24.5 days
  5. E12 days
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Answer: (A) 10 days Together they do 1/14 + 1/35 = 1/10 of the work per day, so 10 days.
Question 17

A can complete a work in 10 days and B can complete it in 40 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A7 days
  2. B8 days
  3. C25 days
  4. D10 days
  5. E12 days
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Answer: (B) 8 days Together they do 1/10 + 1/40 = 1/8 of the work per day, so 8 days.
Question 18

A can complete a work in 24 days and B can complete it in 40 days. In how many days can they complete it working together?

  1. A19 days
  2. B14 days
  3. C17 days
  4. D15 days
  5. E32 days
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Answer: (D) 15 days Together they do 1/24 + 1/40 = 1/15 of the work per day, so 15 days.

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