Question

Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120% of the sum paid to Y, how is Y paid per week?

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Answer 1

Answer:

X is paid Rs 300 & Y is paid Rs 250 per week.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Y be paid Rs a per week.

∴ X is paid Rs a×120/100 per week = 1.2a

Together X & Y are paid Rs 550 per week

∴ a + 1.2a = 550

a(1+1.2) = 550

2.2a = 550

a=550/2.2 = 250

1.2a = 250×1.2= 300

Hence, X is paid Rs 300 & Y is paid Rs 250 per week.