Question

Jacob and Carl are daily wage earners. The ratio of their daily wages is 3:2.
The table below shows information regarding their wages on certain days of the week.
Find the ratio of Jacob's wages on Wednesday to the sum of Carl's wages on Monday and Thursday.

• A. 1:1
• B. 6:4
• C. 3:4
• D. 3:2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1:1

Ratio of daily wages earned by Jacob and Carl = 3:2

Monday:
Jacob's wage = $\$$15
Carl's wage = $\frac{15}{3}$ $\times$ 2
= $\$$10

Wednesday:
Carl's wage = $\$$12
Jacob's wage = $\frac{12}{2}$ $\times$ 3
= $\$$18

Thursday:
Jacob's wage = $\$$12
Carl's wage = $\frac{12}{3}$ $\times$ 2
= $\$$8

Sum of Carl's wages on Monday and Thursday = $\$$10 + $\$$8
= $\$$18

Ratio of Jacob's wage on Wednesday to the sum of Carl's wages on Monday and Thursday =
18:18, i.e., 1:1