Multiple choice

A earns 40 per hour and works for 12 hours. B earns 60 per hour and works for 10 hours. Find the ratio of their per day wages?

  1. $15 : 4$
  2. $6 : 5$
  3. $4 : 5$
  4. $5 : 4$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A's daily wage = 40 × 12 = 480. B's daily wage = 60 × 10 = 600. The ratio A:B = 480:600 = 48:60 = 4:5 after dividing both by 12. So the ratio of their per day wages is 4:5.

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