Question
'A', 'B' and 'C', alone can do some work in 16 days, 24
days and 48 days, respectively. If they work together for wages of Rs. 7,800, then find the difference between shares of 'A' and 'C'.Solution
Ratio of time taken by 'A', 'B' and 'C' = 2:3:6 So, ratio of efficiency of 'A', 'B' and 'C' = (1/2):(1/3):(1/6) = 3:2:1 = Ratio of shares of 'A', 'B' and 'C', out of total wages Required difference = 7800 X {(3 - 1)/6} = Rs. 2600
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