m4maths Maths Puzzle

Two mail sorters r & s work at constant rates. If r can sort x letters in 60 min, how long will it take for both the sorters working together but independently, to sort x letters.
a. 30
b. 33
c. 36
d. 28
e. 25

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If a,b are the roots of x^2+px+q=0 then x^2+(a+b-ab)x-ab(a+b)=0 has roots H,R,K working alone can do a piece of work in 9,8 and 6 days resp. They jointly finish the work and earn Rs. 522. The earning should be divided in the ratio.
a. 6:9:8
b. 9:8:6
c. 8:9:12
d. 6:8:9
e. 7:8:9