Two employees X and Y are paid a total of 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?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers: A) Rs.250 B) Rs.280 C) Rs.290 D) Rs.300 E) Rs.380
Let the amount paid to X per week = x   and the amount paid to Y 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   Rs.250)
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Two employees X and Y are paid a total of 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?