A butler is promised Rs. 100 and a cloak as his wages for a year. After 7 months he leaves this service, and receives the cloak and Rs.20 as his due. How much is the cloak worth?
Choose the correct option.
A) 22  B) 98  C) 92  D) 72  E) 71
Explanation:   Let be the price of cloak is = x   According to the Question he should get 7/12th of 100 and 7/12th of cloak.   712(100)+712(x)=20+x712(100)+712(x)=20+x   ⇒ x = 92.   Answer: 92
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A butler is promised Rs. 100 and a cloak as his wages for a year. After 7 months he leaves this service, and receives the cloak and Rs.20 as his due. How much is the cloak worth?