Time & Work · Question 10 · Medium

Arun can do a job in 10 days and Vikram in 15 days. They work together and receive ₹4,500 for the whole job. What is Arun's share?

  1. ₹2,700
  2. ₹1,800
  3. ₹3,000
  4. ₹2,250
Answer and explanation

Answer: A. ₹2,700

Explanation: Wages are shared in the ratio of work done, i.e. rates 1/10 : 1/15 = 3 : 2. Arun gets 3/5 × 4,500 = ₹2,700.

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