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Q. A can do a piece of work in 9 days and B can do the same work in 15 days. if they work together, in what ratio A and B will receive their wages?

  • (A) 3 : 5
  • (B) 5 : 3
  • (C) 2 : 5
  • (D) 5 : 2
Correct Answer - Option(B)
Explanation by: Rohan Raj 
A's 1 day's work = 1/9
B's 1 day's work = 1/15
A's share : B's share = (1/9) : (1/15)
= (5/45) : (3/45)
= 5 : 3

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