An employer pays 3 workers P, Q and R a total of $610 a week. p is paid 125% of the amount Q is paid and 80% of the amount R is paid. How much does P earn in a week?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) $150
B) $175
C) $180
D) $195
E) $200
Soln:-   p+q+r = 610   given p=1.25q and p=.80r   putting these values in the above equation we get p=$200   ANSW$200R:$200
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An employer pays 3 workers P, Q and R a total of $610 a week. p is paid 125% of the amount Q is paid and 80% of the amount R is paid. How much does P earn in a week?