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A can do a work in 20 days. After 5 days he is joined by B and they together finish the work in next 10 days. If the total amount paid for the work is ₹ 1600, find the share of each.
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- ₹ 375
- ₹ 387
- ₹ 400
- None of these
Correct Option: C
A works for total (5 + 10) = 15 days
| A’s work for 15 days = | = | . | ||
| 20 | 4 |
| ∴ B’s share of work = 1 - | = | . | ||
| 4 | 4 |
| A’s share: B’s share = | : | = 3 : 1 | ||
| 4 | 4 |
| ∴ A’s share = | × ₹ 1600 = ₹ 1200 | |
| 3 + 1 |
A’s share = × ₹ 1600 = ₹ 1200
B’s share = ₹ (1600 – 1200) = ₹ 400.
