GATE EC 2016 Set 1 — Question 10

MCQ+2 / -0.67MediumTime & WorkQuantitative AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Quantitative Aptitude → Time & Work

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

P, Q, R and S are working on a project. Q can finish the task in 25 days, working alone for 12 hours a day. R can finish the task in 50 days, working alone for 12 hours per day. Q worked 12 hours a day but took sick leave in the beginning for two days. R worked 18 hours a day on all days. What is the ratio of work done by Q and R after 7 days from the start of the project?

25 \text{ days} \times 12 \text{ hours/day} = 300 \text{ hours}

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25 \text{ days} \times 12 \text{ hours/day} = 300 \text{ hours}

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