Multiple choice

A, B and C complete a piece of work for Rs. 2000. A works for 8 days, B for 9 days and C for 12 days to complete the work. If their daily wages are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 4, what is the share of A?

  1. Rs. 512

  2. Rs. 768

  3. Rs. 675

  4. Rs. 800

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Daily wages are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 4. Working days of A, B, C = 8, 9 and 12 Wages will be in the ratio 32 : 45 : 48. Share of A = 32/(24 + 45 + 48) × 2000 = Rs. 512

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