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2 men and 3 women can earn ₹49 in 7 days. 3 men and 6 women can earn ₹96 in 8 days. In what time 1 man and 1 woman earn ₹27?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
9 days

Calculating Men and Women Earnings Over Time

This problem involves calculating the daily earnings of men and women based on group earnings and then determining the time required for individuals to earn a specific amount.

Setting Up Earnings Equations

Let the daily earning of one man be denoted by \(m\) and the daily earning of one woman be denoted by \(w\).

  • From the first statement: 2 men and 3 women earn ₹49 in 7 days. This translates to the equation: \( (2m + 3w) \times 7 = 49 \) Simplifying, we get: \( 2m + 3w = \frac{49}{7} \) So, \( 2m + 3w = 7 \) (Equation 1)
  • From the second statement: 3 men and 6 women earn ₹96 in 8 days. This translates to the equation: \( (3m + 6w) \times 8 = 96 \) Simplifying, we get: \( 3m + 6w = \frac{96}{8} \) So, \( 3m + 6w = 12 \). Dividing by 3, we get \( m + 2w = 4 \) (Equation 2)

Solving for Individual Daily Earnings

We need to solve the system of linear equations formed by Equation 1 and Equation 2.

  1. From Equation 2, express \(m\) in terms of \(w\): \( m = 4 - 2w \)
  2. Substitute this expression for \(m\) into Equation 1: \( 2(4 - 2w) + 3w = 7 \) \( 8 - 4w + 3w = 7 \) \( 8 - w = 7 \) \( w = 8 - 7 \) \( w = 1 \)
  3. Substitute the value of \(w\) back into the expression for \(m\): \( m = 4 - 2(1) \) \( m = 4 - 2 \) \( m = 2 \)

Therefore, one man earns ₹2 per day, and one woman earns ₹1 per day.

Calculating Time for ₹27 Earnings

We need to find the time it takes for 1 man and 1 woman to earn ₹27.

  • Calculate the combined daily earning of 1 man and 1 woman: Combined Earning = \( m + w = 2 + 1 = 3 \) rupees per day.
  • Calculate the time required to earn ₹27: Time = Total Amount / Daily Earning Rate Time = \( \frac{27}{3} \) Time = 9 days

It will take 9 days for 1 man and 1 woman to earn ₹27.

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