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  1. Two men do a piece of work for rupees 200. One alone can finish the work in 6 days, and the other can finish it in 8 days. With the help of a boy, they finish it in 3 days. How much money should be given to the boy?
  2. A.
    30
    B.
    25
    C.
    20
    D.
    15

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    A can finish the work in 6 days, and B can finish the work in 8 days.
    (A+B+C) can finish it in 3 days.

    Now, A = 6 days
    B = 8 days
    A+B+C = 3 days

    Note: Assume the total work = LCM of the given days

    Take the LCM of days = LCM of (6, 8, and 3) = 24
    Let the total work = 24

    Or, A's one day work = 24/6=4
    B's one day work = 24/8=3
    (A+B+C)'s one day work = 24/3=8
    Then, C's one day work = 4+3+C = 8, or C=1

    Or, A: B: C = 4:3:1
    Total money = 200
    C's share = [C's one day work/ one day work of (A+B+C)]* total money
    C's share = [1/8] * 200 = 25


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