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Bank Exam Time & Work + Pipes & Cisterns – Page 7 (Premium Guide)

Efficiency • LCM Method • Combined Work • Exam Strategy



Core Concept

Work = Efficiency × Time

If A completes work in a days:

Efficiency of A = 1/a


Basic Formula

If A = a days, B = b days Together = (a × b) / (a + b)


LCM Method (Fastest Technique)

Take total work = LCM of given days


Practice Questions

Q1. A = 6 days, B = 12 days

= (6 × 12)/(6 + 12)

= 72/18 = 4 days


Q2. A = 8 days, B = 8 days

= 64/16 = 4 days


Q3. A = 4 days, B = 6 days

= 24/10 = 2.4 days


Q4. A = 5 days, B = 10 days

= 50/15 = 3.33 days


Q5. A = 3 days, B = 6 days

= 18/9 = 2 days


Three Persons Formula

T = abc / (ab + bc + ca)

Q6. A=4, B=6, C=12

= 288 / (24+72+48)

= 288/144 = 2 days


Efficiency Concept

Q7. A is twice as fast as B

Ratio = 2 : 1


Q8. A = 10 days

B = 20 days


Pipes & Cisterns

Same concept as Time & Work

Q9. Pipe A fills in 6 hrs, B in 12 hrs

= 4 hrs


Q10. Pipe fills + leak empties

Subtract efficiency


Topper Tips

  • Use LCM method for speed
  • Convert into efficiency
  • Avoid fraction calculations
  • Use ratio approach

Exam Strategy

  • Solve in 10–20 seconds
  • Use direct formula when possible
  • Apply LCM method for complex cases

Final Tip

Think in Efficiency → Not Time


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