Multiple choice

A man and a boy received Rs 800 as wages for 5 days for the work they did together. The man’s efficiency in the work was three times that of the boy. What are the daily wages of the boy?

  1. $Rs 76$
  2. $Rs 56$
  3. $Rs 44$
  4. $Rs 40$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Man's efficiency = 3 × boy's efficiency. Wages split in efficiency ratio 3:1. Total Rs 800 for 5 days means man gets Rs 600, boy gets Rs 200. Boy's daily wage = 200/5 = Rs 40. Option D is correct. Option A uses incorrect ratio.