A, B, C rent a pasture. A puts 10 oxen for 7 months, B puts 12 oxen for 5 months and C puts 15 oxen for 3 months for grazing. If the rent of the pasture is Rs. 175, how much must C pay as his share of rent?

A, B, C rent a pasture. A puts 10 oxen for 7 months, B puts 12 oxen for 5 months and C puts 15 oxen for 3 months for grazing. If the rent of the pasture is Rs. 175, how much must C pay as his share of rent?

A Rs. 45

B Rs. 50

C Rs. 55

D Rs. 60

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

A:B:C = (10×7):(12×5):(15×3)

= 70 :60 :45

= 14 :12 :9

C's rent = Rs.(175×9/35)

=Rs. 45.