Multiple choice

2 men and 1 woman can complete a piece of work in 14 days, while 4 women and 2 men can do the same work in 8 days. If a man gets Rs.225 per day, what should be the wages per day of a woman?

  1. Rs.105

  2. Rs.150

  3. Rs.25

  4. Rs.185

  5. Rs.125
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Setting up the equations: (2m + w) × 14 = (2m + 4w) × 8, where m and w represent one day's work by a man and woman respectively. Solving gives 12m = 18w, or m/w = 3/2. Since wages should be proportional to efficiency and a man earns Rs.225, a woman should earn 225 × (2/3) = Rs.150 per day.

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