Question

Total salary of two employees is 245. They get salary in the ratio of 22:27. It is decided by
the employer that an equal amount should be deducted from their salary so that they may be paid in the ratio of 4 : 5. Calculate the deduction.
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Answer 1

22x and 27x be salary

22x+27x = 245

x= 5

salary are 110 and 135

now equal amount say y is deducted

110-y/135-y = 4/5

now solve for y

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