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Time and WorkFormula Sheet

SNAP · Quantitative Aptitude

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Formula Sheet — Time and Work

Important formulas and equations from Time and Work for SNAP Quantitative Aptitude.

Formulas — Time and Work

Basic Concepts and Formulas

Work Rate × Time = Work Done
If A completes work in 'a' days, A's work rate = 1/a per day
Combined work rate = 1/a + 1/b (for A and B together)
Time together = 1/(1/a + 1/b) = ab/(a+b)

Solution Methods

Percentage Method: A does 100/a% work per day
LCM Method: Total work = LCM of all individual times
Work Equivalence: (Work₁/Work₂) = (Rate₁×Time₁)/(Rate₂×Time₂)

Special Cases and Applications

Alternating work in n complete cycles = n × (work in 2 days)
Pipes and Cisterns: Net rate = Inlet rate - Outlet rate
Wall building: (L₁B₁H₁)/(L₂B₂H₂) = (m₁t₁d₁)/(m₂t₂d₂)

Efficiency and Workforce Problems

If A is n times more efficient than B: A's time = B's time/(n+1)
Work equivalence: m₁ men working for d₁ days = m₂ men working for d₂ days
Men-Women-Children equivalence: Find common work unit

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Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered in Time and Work for SNAP?
Time and Work is an important chapter in SNAP Quantitative Aptitude. It covers key concepts and formulas that are frequently tested in the exam. Key topics include: Basic Concepts and Theory, Solution Methods, Advanced Applications, Problem-Solving Strategies.
How important is Time and Work for SNAP?
Time and Work is a frequently tested chapter in SNAP Quantitative Aptitude. Questions from this chapter appear regularly in previous year papers. There are 45 practice questions available for this chapter.
How to prepare Time and Work for SNAP?
Start by understanding the core concepts, then solve practice questions. Focus on formulas and their applications. Use revision notes for quick review before the exam.

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