The ratio of daily wages of two workers is 4:3 and one gets daily Rs 9 more…
2023
The ratio of daily wages of two workers is 4:3 and one gets daily Rs 9 more than the other, what are their daily wages ?
- A.
36 and 27
- B.
36 and 25
- C.
27 and 42
- D.
65 and 42
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Correct answer: A
Solution:
Let the daily wages be 4x and 3x.
Given that one gets Rs 9 more than the other, so
4x − 3x = 9
Therefore x = 9.
4x = 4 × 9 = 36
3x = 3 × 9 = 27
Hence the daily wages are 36 and 27.