Question

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

Answer 1

Ratio of skilled and unskilled salary is 5 : 3

Let it be 5x and 3x

Total of these salary = 720

So 5x + 3x = 720

8x = 720

x = 720 / 8

x = 90

5x = 90 × 5 = 450

3x = 3 × 90 = 270

So the salary of skilled labour is Rs 450

And the salry of unskilled labour is Rs 270

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Ratio of skilled worker : unskilled worker = 5 : 3

Define x:

Let x be the constant ratio

skilled worker : unskilled worker = 5x : 3x

Solve x:

The salary of both of them is Rs 720

5x + 3x = 720

8x = 720

x = 720 ÷ 8

x = Rs 90

Find their salary:

Skilled worker = 5x = 5(90) = Rs 450

Unskilled worker = 3x = 3(90) = Rs 270

Answer: Skilled worker is paid Rs 450 and Unskilled worker Rs 270 daily.