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MCQ
Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of ₹ 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120% of the sum paid to Y. Then, how much is Y paid per week?
Options
₹200
₹250
₹300
None of these
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Solution
₹250
Explanation:
Let the sum paid to Y per week be ₹ z.
Then, z + 120% of z = 550
⇒ `"z" + "z" 120/100 = 550`
⇒ `11/5"z" =550`
⇒ `"z" = ((550xx5)/11)=` ₹ 250
Concept: Percentage, Discount and Partnership (Entrance Exam)
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