If A can do 1/4 of a work in 3 days and B can do 1/6 of the same work in 4 days, how much will A get if both work together and are paid Rs. 180 in total?
Question and options
If A can do 1/4 of a work in 3 days and B can do 1/6 of the same work in 4 days, how much will A get if both work together and are paid Rs. 180 in total?
- 36
- 60
- 108
- 120
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 120
A does the whole work in 12 days and B in 24 days, so their work rates are in the ratio 2:1. A gets 2/3 x 180 = Rs 120.
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