ISEE Quantitative Comparisons Question 93: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 93

A can do a job alone in 4 days.
B can do a job alone in 3 days.
Column AColumn B
The number of days it takes A and B working together to do the job2 days
  • A. if the quantity in Column A is greater
  • B. if the quantity in Column B is greater
  • C. if the quantities are equal
  • D. if the relationship cannot be determined from the information given

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The correct answer is (B). Let x = the number of days A and B take working together.

A can do the job in 4 days; thus, A's rate is 46292.png.

B can do the job in 3 days; thus, B's rate is 46283.png.

46272.png

2 days > 146263.png days

Column B > Column A

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