Question

    Ajay and Bijay can individually

    complete a task in 18 days and 24 days, respectively. If they work together to finish the task and earn a total wage of Rs. 2,240 for completing the entire work, what is the total amount of wage received by Ajay?
    A Rs.1,250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.2,280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.1,280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.1,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let total task = 72 units {LCM of 18 and 24} Efficiency of 'Ajay' = 4 units per day Efficiency of 'Bijay' = 3 units per day. ATQ; Total wage received by 'Ajay' = 4/7 × 2240 = 4 × 320 = Rs. 1,280

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