Multiple choice

Ram can do a work in 15 days. Ram and Shyam can do the same work in 10 days. If they got Rs 6000 for the work, find the share of Shyam?

  1. 2400 Rs

  2. 2000 Rs

  3. 1500 Rs

  4. 1600 Rs

  5. 1200 Rs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ram's 1 day work = 1/15. Ram + Shyam's 1 day work = 1/10. So Shyam's 1 day work = 1/10 - 1/15 = (3-2)/30 = 1/30. This means Shyam alone takes 30 days. Their work ratio is (1/15):(1/30) = 2:1. So Shyam gets (1/3)×6000 = Rs 2000. Option B is correct.

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