B alone can do piece of work in 10 days. A alone can do it in 15 days. If the total wages for the work is Rs 5000, how much should B be paid if they work together for the entire duration of the work?
A
Rs.2000
B
Rs.2400
C
Rs.3000
D
Rs.3200
Correct Option - C
Explaination
Ratio of the time taken by A and B
= 15:10 = 3:2
Time and work are inversely proportional.
Ratio of the work done by A and B
= 2:3
Amount to be paid to B
= (3/5)*5000
= Rs.3000