A and B can complete a piece of work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They got a contract to complete the work for Rs. 35000. The share of A (in Rs.) in the contracted money will be:
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 14000.
Given:
Time taken by A = 15 days
Time taken by B = 10 days
Earning of A and B = Rs. 35000
Concept Used:
Total Work = Efficiency × Time
Earnings are distributed in the ratio of respective efficiencies.
Explanation:
Let the total work be LCM of (15,10) be 30 units.
Efficiency of A = 30/15 = 2 units/day
Efficiency of B = 30/10 = 3 units/day
Share of A =
⇒ = Rs. 14,000