Two tailors X and Y are paid a total Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120 percent of the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Let Y's weekly pay = ₹x.
Since X is paid 120% of Y's pay,
$X = 1.2x$
The total weekly pay is ₹550:
$1.2x + x = 550$
$2.2x = 550$
$x = \frac{550}{2.2} = 250$
Therefore, Y is paid ₹250 per week.