Multiple choice

Two men undertake a job for Rs 960. They can complete it in 16 days and 24 days respectively. They work along with a third man and take 8 days to complete it. Then the share of the third man should be

  1. Rs 155

  2. Rs 165

  3. Rs 160

  4. Rs 150
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Third man's 1-day work = 1/8 - (1/16 + 1/24) = 1/8 - 5/48 = 1/48. Ratio of work: 1/16:1/24:1/48 = 3:2:1. Third man's share = Rs 960 x 1/6 = Rs 160. Option C is correct.

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