Quantitative Aptitude Ques 915

Question: A man and a boy received Rs. 800 as wages for 5 days for the work they did together. The man’s efficiency in the work was three times that of the boy. What are the daily wages of the boy?

Options:

A) Rs. 76

B) Rs. 56

C) Rs. 44

D) Rs. 40

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Man: Boy $ =3:1 $

$ \therefore $ Boy’s share $ =\frac{1}{4}\times 800=200 $ Hence, the daily wages of boy $ =Rs\text{.}\frac{200}{5}=Rs\text{.}40 $