Sachin alone can complete a piece of work forts ₹8,500 in $8\frac{1}{2}$ days. But with the help of Vishnu, the work is completed in 6 days. The share to be paid to Vishnu is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Sachin = 8.5 days,
Vishnu + Sachin = 6 days,
⇒ Sachin + Vishnu = 17, (Efficiency)
⇒ 12 + Vishnu = 17,
⇒ Vishnu = 5,
⇒ Total amount = Rs. 8500,
⇒ 17x = 8500,
⇒ x = Rs. 500,
⇒ Vishnu's Share = 5 x 500 = Rs. 2500.