This is a work and rate problem
The formula which we generally use for solving the questions =>
Speed = Distance/ Time
Rate = Distance/Time or Rate = Work/Time (Remember the formula is the same as speed)
We also know that when 2 people are working together their rates can be added
Now using this knowledge,
let's assume for the question that the rate of 1 standard loom = x and the rate of 1 industrial loom = y
We are required to find their ratio - i.e. y:x (Industrial loom : Standard loom)
Given Information =>
(a) 7 standard and 5 industrial loom can complete the job in 14 hours
Rate = Work/Time
Work = Rate * Time
Work = (7x+ 5y)*14
(b) 6 Industrial loom take 14 hours less than 21 standard looms to complete the work
Time of 1y = Work/6y
Time of 1x = Work/21x
Work/6y = W/21x-14
now we take the info in part a,
((7x+5y)*14)/6y = ((7x+5y)*14)/21x -14
Since 14 is there in all the terms, I divide by 14,
7x+5y/6y = 7x+5y/21x - 1
Now, I solve the question by trial and error method, by replacing the rates as per question in the above, where I assume that x = 1, so y = ?
If I choose y = 6 Option c,
7+30/36 = 7+30/21 - 1
37/36 = 37/21 - 1
73/36 = 37/21
hence not correct,
Option d, y = 7
35+7/42 = 7+35/21 -1
42/42 = 42 -21/21
1 = 1
This is correct and hence Option D