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Question
A’s salary is same as 4 times B’s salary. If together they earn Rs.3,750 a month, find the salary of each.
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Solution
Let B’s salary = Rs. x
A’s salary = Rs. 4x
According to the statement :
x + 4x = 3750
⇒ 5x = 3750
⇒ x = 750
4x = 750 x 4 = 3000
A’s salary = Rs. 3000
B’s salary = Rs. 750
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