Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 20 percent more than the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?
(a)
Rs. 200
(b)
Rs. 250
(c)
Rs. 300
(d)
None of these
Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 20 percent more than the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?
(a)
Rs. 200
(b)
Rs. 250
(c)
Rs. 300
(d)
None of these
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Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 20 percent more than the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?
(a)
Rs. 200
(b)
Rs. 250
(c)
Rs. 300
(d)
None of these
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Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 20 percent more than the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week? |
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(a) |
Rs. 200 |
(b) |
Rs. 250 |
(c) |
Rs. 300 |
(d) |
None of these |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
Let the sum paid to Y per week be Rs. 
Then, sum paid to X per week = 120% of Rs. 
= Rs. 
= Rs. 
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