A man and a boy received Rs. 600 as wages for 5 days for the work they did together. The man's efficiency in the work was twice that of the boy. What are the daily wages of the boy?
Answer
The correct answer is A: 40/-. Ratio of man to boy work = 2:1. Boy's share = (1/3)×600 = ₹200 for 5 days.
A.40/-✓ Correct
B.45/-
C.25/-
D.50/-
Explanation
Ratio of man to boy work = 2:1. Boy's share = (1/3)×600 = ₹200 for 5 days. Daily wage of boy = 200/5 = ₹40.
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