Question

A alone can do a piece of work in 6 days and B alone 8 days. A and B undertook to do it for
Rs.3200. With the help of C, they completed the work in 3 days. How much is to be paid to C?
a) Rs.375
b) Rs.400
c) Rs.600
d) Rs.800
e) None of these

Answer 1

5. 

A alone can do a piece of work in 6 days and B alone in 8 days. A and B undertook to do it for Rs. 3200. With the help of C, they completed the work in 3 days. How much is to be paid to C?

[A].Rs. 375[B].Rs. 400[C].Rs. 600[D].Rs. 800

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

C's 1 day's work =1-1+1=1-7=1.36832424

A's wages : B's wages : C's wages =1:1:1= 4 : 3 : 1.6824