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Ajeet and Bharni can complete a work in 12 days and 16 days, respectively. If they work together and receive Rs. 2100, what is Bharni's share?

1. Rs. 850
2. Rs. 900
3. Rs. 1000
4. Rs. 1100

Correct answer: Rs. 900

Solution

Ajeet's efficiency is 1/12 and Bharni's is 1/16, so their work ratio is 4:3. The total payment Rs. 2100 is divided in the ratio 4:3, so Bharni gets 3/7 of 2100.

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