Quantitative Aptitude Ques 138

Question: A and B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They contracted to complete the work for Rs. 30000. The share of A in the contracted money will be

Options:

A) Rs. 18000

B) Rs. 16500

C) Rs. 12500

D) Rs. 12000

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • A’s 1 day’s works $ =\frac{1}{15} $ B’s 1 day’s works $ =\frac{1}{10} $ Ratio $ =\frac{1}{15}:\frac{1}{10}=2:3 $ Sum of the ratios $ =2+3=5 $

$ \therefore $ A’s share $ =Rs.\frac{2}{5}\times 30000=Rs.,12000 $