Question

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5. Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 660 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120 percent of
the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?
A. Rs. 300
B. Rs. 250
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 350
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let the sum paid to y per week is x Rs.

Then x + x × 120/100=550

⇒ 100x+120x/100=550

⇒ 220x/100=550

⇒ 11x/5=550

⇒x= 550×5/11

⇒x=250

Hence, the sum paid to y per week is 250 Rs.

Option b