Question

    ‘A’ and ‘B’ can complete a certain work in 18

    days and 20 days, respectively. They started working together and worked till completion of the work for which they got Rs. 19000 as wage. Find the share of ‘B’ out of total wage.
    A Rs 9500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 9200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 9000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 9400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let total work = 180 units {LCM of (18 and 20)} Efficiency of ‘A’ = 180/18 = 10 units/day Efficiency of ‘B’ = 180/20 = 9 units/day Wages received by ‘A’ and ‘B’ will directly proportion to their efficiency. So share of ‘B’ = 19000 × (9/19) = Rs 9000

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