Two employees M and N are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer.

Two employees M and N are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If M is paid 120 percent of the sum paid to N, how much is N paid per week?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

Rs.250

Steps/Work

Let the amount paid to M per week = x
and the amount paid to N per week = y
Then x + y = 550
But x = 120% of y = 120y/100 = 12y/10
∴12y/10 + y = 550
⇒ y[12/10 + 1] = 550
⇒ 22y/10 = 550
⇒ 22y = 5500
⇒ y = 5500/22 = 500/2 = Rs.250
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General Calculator / Auto Solver

Two employees m and n are paid a total of $ per week by their employer. If m is paid percent of the sum paid to n, how much is n paid per week?

Calculated Answer

250

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate ((n0 * 2 - n1) / 2) / 2 + 10 / 2.

n0 =550
n1 =120