Question

Shweta and Harish completed a project with an income of Rs. 28,000. In this project, Shweta worked for 20 days and Harish worked for 30 days. If their daily wages are in the ratio of 5 : 6, then Shweta’s share is:
1. Rs. 16000
2. Rs. 12000
3. Rs. 18000
4. Rs. 10000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rs. 10000

Given:

Income earned = Rs .28000

Formula used:

Share of wages = No of days × Efficiency per day

Calculation:

The ratio of the share of Shweta and Harish

⇒ 20 days × 5 : 30 days × 6

⇒ 5 : 9

Shweta share's = 28000 × 5/(5 + 9)

⇒ Rs. 10000

∴ Shweta's share is Rs. 10000.