A scooter before overhauling requires 2/3 h service time every 45 days,while after overhauling it requires 2/3 h service time every 60 days. what fraction of pre-overhauling service time is saved in t

• A. 1/8
• B. 1/4
• C. 1/2
• D. 1/6

Answer: (B)

Time required for service before overhauling = 2/3h = 40 min in 45 days and time required for service after overhauling =2/3h= 40 min in 60 days Now,LCM of 45 and 60 = 180 days time required for service before overhauling is 180 days = 40 x 4 = 160 min and time required for service before overhauling is 180 days =40 x 3 = 120 min ∴ fraction of time saved = 160 - 120/160 =40/160 = 1/4