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A certain work can be completed by A and B, working individually, in 80 and 120 days respectively. The share of A out of the total amount of ₹8,638 that they charged
A certain work can be completed by A and B, working individually, in 80 and 120 days respectively. The share of A out of the total amount of ₹8,638 that they charged
for the work is
26,170.
₹5,182.80.
*5,923.20.
¥3,455.20.
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Ans. 5182.80.
Find the LCM of 80 and 120,
LCM= 240
Now Find A and B's 1 day work;
A= 240/80 = 3 Units
B= 240/120= 2 Units
(A+B)'s 1 day work= 5 units
If A and B work together, A's share of work= 240*3/5 = 144 out of 240
Total Amount= 8638,
A's share = 8638*144/240 = 5182.80
