IPMAT Indore 2024 · Question 7 of 15 · Quantitative Aptitude

IPMAT Indore 2024 — Question 7

P, Q, R can finish a job alone in 6, 8 and 12 days respectively. How long together?

  1. A2 days 8 hours
  2. B2 days 16 hours
  3. C3 days
  4. D3 days 4 hours
Reveal answer
Correct answer
B.2 days 16 hours
Reveal solution

Combined rate = 1/6 + 1/8 + 1/12 = (4+3+2)/24 = 9/24 = 3/8. Time = 8/3 days = 2 days 16 hours.