A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 12, 15 and 20 days respectively. If they work together, what is the ratio of their wages? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A, B and C can complete a piece of work in 12, 15 and 20 days respectively. If they work together, what is the ratio of their wages?
A. 5 : 4 : 3
B. 5 : 3 : 4
C. 4 : 5 : 6
D. 3 : 4 : 5
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Wages are distributed in the ratio of their efficiencies. Ratio of time taken = 12 : 15 : 20. Ratio of efficiencies = 1/12 : 1/15 : 1/20. Multiplying by LCM (60), we get 5 : 4 : 3.

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