Kim can do a work in 3 days while David can do the same work in 2 days. Both of them finish the work together… · ABC26GN3495

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Time and Work

Kim can do a work in 3 days while David can do the same work in 2 days. Both of them finish the work together and get ₹ 150. What is the share of Kim ?

(a)₹ 30

(b)₹ 60

(c)₹ 70

(d)₹ 75

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

Kim's wages : David's wages = Kim's 1 day's work : David's 1 day's work $=\frac{1}{3}:\frac{1}{2}=2:3$. $\therefore$ Kim's share $=₹\left(\frac{2}{5} \times 150\right)=₹60$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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