A, B, and C each rent a pasture. For grazing, A places 10 oxen for 7 months, B places 12 oxen for 5 months, and C places 15 oxen for 3 months. How much must C pay as his portion of rent if the pasture rent is Rs. 175?
A. Rs. 45
B. Rs. 50
C. Rs. 55
D. Rs. 60
Answer:A
A, B, and C each rent a pasture. For grazing, A places 10 oxen for 7 months, B places 12 oxen for 5 months, and C places 15 oxen for 3 months. How much must C pay as his portion of rent if the pasture rent is Rs. 175?
A. Rs. 45 B. Rs. 50 C. Rs. 55 D. Rs. 60
Explanation: A: B: C = (10x 7): (12x 5): (15x 3) = 70: 60: 45 = 14: 12: 9.Rent for C = Rs. 175 x 9 /35 = Rs. 45.