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    Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ can complete a certain work in 15

    days and 12 days, respectively. They started working together and worked till completion of the work for which they got Rs. 9000 as wage. Find the share of ‘B’ out of total wage.
    A Rs 5500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 5600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 5800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 5000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total work = 60 units {LCM of (15 and 12)} Efficiency of ‘A’ = 60/15 = 4 units/day Efficiency of ‘B’ = 60/12 = 5 units/day Wages received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ will directly proportion to their efficiency. So share of ‘B’ = 9000 × (5/9) = Rs 5000

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