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P and Q together can do a job in 7 days. P is twice as efficient as Q. In how many days can P alone do the job?
Question

P and Q together can do a job in 7 days. P is twice as efficient as Q. In how many days can P alone do the job?

A.

21 days

B.

12 days

C.

10.5 days

D.

15 days

Correct option is C


Let the efficiency of Q = 1 Unit/day
As per question
The efficiency of Q = 2 Unit/day
P and Q together can do a job in 7 days
Total job done by P and Q in 1 day = 2+1=3
Therefore, total work

P can do these Job = 21/2 = 10.5 days.

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