Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: ₹ 720
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
Shares for two workers with known individual completion times are proportional to their rates. After computing A’s correct share from the total, take 20% of that amount as requested by the problem statement.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Wage split ratio A : B = 1/2 : 1/3 = 3 : 2. Hence A’s share is 3/5 of the total. Then compute 20% of that amount to answer the question precisely.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
B’s share would be ₹ 2400; the total still sums to ₹ 6000, consistent with the 3:2 ratio.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
₹ 350, ₹ 420, and ₹ 600 do not equal 20% of ₹ 3600; ₹ 820 is arbitrary here.
Common Pitfalls:
Taking 20% of the total instead of A’s share; or inverting the ratio from times rather than rates.
Final Answer:
₹ 720
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