Question

In an office, the ratio of the salaries of an officer and a clerk is 15:7. If the salary of a
clerk is Rs. 720/- less than the salary of the officer, find the salary of each?

Answer 1

15x-7x=720

8x=720

x=90

then officers salary=90*15=1350

clerk=90*7=630

Answer 2

A sinecure... is an office, carrying a salary or otherwise generating income, that requires or involves little or no responsibility, labour, or active service.