Multiple choice

If A can do ¼ of a work in 6 days and B can do 1/6 of the same work in 8 days, how much will A get if both work together and are paid Rs 360 in all?

  1. 120

  2. 72

  3. 150

  4. 140

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

A completes 1/24 of the work daily while B handles 1/48 per day. Working together, their combined rate is 1/16 per day. A's contribution ratio is (1/24)/(1/16) = 2/3, earning Rs 240 from the Rs 360 total, which is not listed in options A-D.

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