Question

Two employees A and B are paid a total of Rs.13,455 per week by their employer. If A is paid 125% of the sum paid to B, how much is B paid per week?
1. Rs. 10,000
2. Rs. 7,500
3. Rs. 5,980
4. Rs. 11,000

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Rs. 5,980

Given

Two employees A and B are paid a total of Rs. 13,455 per week by their employer

A is paid 125% of the sum paid to B

Concept used

Wages concept is used

Calculation

Let B paid be Rs.x

⇒ Then A will paid Rs.1.25x

⇒ Ratio A : B = 1.25x : x

⇒ A : B = 5 : 4

Now assume that total  wages be 9 unit

⇒ 9 unit = 13455

⇒ 1 unit = 1495

⇒ 4 unit = 5,980

∴ B paid Rs.5980 per week