Mathematics
Medium
Question
6 men, 7 women and 5 children complete a job for Rs 4400. If their individual wages be in the ratio 4:3:2, the total money earned by 5 children is:
A
Rs. 800
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B
Rs. 880
C
Rs. 980
D
Rs. 990
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A
Rs. 800
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B
Rs. 880
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C
Rs. 980
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D
Rs. 990
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Explanation
Ratio of their wages = 6x4:7x3:5x2 = 24:21:10
Sum of ratio = 24 + 21 + 10 = 55
Money earned by 5 children = 10/55 x 4400 = 800
Sum of ratio = 24 + 21 + 10 = 55
Money earned by 5 children = 10/55 x 4400 = 800