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 $