Question

In a factory the ratio of salary of skilled and unskilled workers is 5 : 3. Total salary of one day of both of them is $ 720. Find daily wages of skilled and unskilled workers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratios be x

skilled=5x

unskilled=3x

salary of both =720

5x+3x=720

8x=720

x=720/8

x=90

skilled =450

unskilled=270

Answer 2

Answer:

skilled = 450 unskilled = 270

Step-by-step explanation:

total wages = 720

ratio= 5:3

sum of ratio = 8

skilled = 5/8 *720 = 450

unskilled = 3/8*720= 270