If Ajit can do 14 of the works in 3 days and Sujit can do 16 of the same work in 3 days, how much will Ajit get if both work together and are paid Rs. 180 in all?
A
Rs. 120
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B
Rs. 108
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C
Rs. 60
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D
Rs. 36
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Solution
The correct option is C Rs. 120 Ajit's 3 days' work =14
⇒ Ajit's 1 days' work =13×14=112 Sujit's 4 dasys' work =16
⇒ Sujit's 1 days' work =14×16=124 ∴ They are paid in the ratio 112:124=2:1 ∴ Ajit's share =23× Rs. 180= Rs. 120