Question 42
HardOriginal questionKiran, Leela and Mustafa can build a stage alone in 10, 12 and 15 days. All three start together. Kiran leaves after 2 days, Leela leaves 3 days after that, and Mustafa finishes the stage. The ₹9,000 payment is shared by the work done. What is Mustafa's share?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
First 2 days, all three: .
Next 3 days, Leela + Mustafa: . Total so far .
Mustafa does the last in day, so he worked days.
Mustafa's work = ; share = .
Worth noting
Check: Kiran did and Leela , and . ₹3,750 is Leela's share and ₹1,800 is Kiran's.
- Concept
- Wages by work done across three phases
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