The amount Neeta and Geeta together earn in a day equals what Sita alone earns in 6 days. The amount Sita and Neeta together earn in a day equals what Geeta alone earns in 2 days. The ratio of the daily earnings of the one who earns the most to that of the one who earns the least is

Options

1. (1) 7:3
2. (2) 11:3
3. (3) 11:7
4. (4) 3:2

Correct Answer

(2) 11:3

Explanation

Let earnings be N, G, S. N+G = 6S and S+N = 2G. From second: N = 2G-S. Substituting: 2G-S+G = 6S, so 3G = 7S, giving G = 7S/3. Then N = 2(7S/3) - S = 11S/3. Ratio: N:S = 11:3.

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