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A alone can do a piece of work in 6 days and B alone in 8 days. A and B undertook to do it for Rs. 3200. With the help of C, they completed the work in 3 days. How much is to be paid to C?
Answer: Option B
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C's 1 day's work = \(\frac{1}{3}-\left(\frac{1}{6}+\frac{1}{8}\right)=\frac{1}{3}-\frac{7}{24}=\frac{1}{24}.\)
A's wages : B's wages : C's wages = \(\frac{1}{6}:\frac{1}{8}:\frac{1}{24}=4:3:1.\)
So, C's share (for 3 days) = Rs. \(\left(3\times\frac{1}{24}\times3200\right)\) = Rs. 400.
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