B alone can do piece of work in 10 days. A alone can do it in 15 days. If the…
2024
B alone can do piece of work in 10 days. A alone can do it in 15 days. If the total wages for the work is Rs 5000, how much should B be paid if they work together for the entire duration of the work?
- A.
2500
- B.
3600
- C.
2700
- D.
3000
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Correct answer: D
Time taken by A and B is in the ratio of = 3:2
Ratio of the Work = 2 : 3 (since, time and work are inversely proportional)
Total money is divided in the ratio of 2 : 3 and B gets Rs.3000