A, B and C rent a pasture for Rs.870. A put in 12 horses for 8 months, B 16 horses for 9 months and 18 horses for 6 months. How much should C pay?
Q1. A, B and C rent a pasture for Rs.870. A put in 12 horses for 8 months, B 16 horses for 9 months and 18 horses for 6 months. How much should C pay?
Answer: Rs0.27
Explanation: Proportional shares by horse-months: A = 96, B = 144, C = 108 (ratio 8:12:9); C's share = 9/29 × 870 = Rs. 270.