Two employees A and B are paid a total of Rs. 580 per week by their employer. If A is paid 150 percent of the sum paid to B, how much is B paid per week?
Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) s.130
B) s.140
C) s.150
D) s.232
E) s.280
Let the amount paid to A per week = x   and the amount paid to B per week = y   Then x + y = 580   But x = 150% of y = 150y/100 = 15y/10   ∴15y/10 + y = 580   ⇒ y[15/10 + 1] = 580   ⇒ 25y/10 = 580   ⇒ 25y = 5800   ⇒ y = 5800/25 = Rs.232   s.232)
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Two employees A and B are paid a total of Rs. 580 per week by their employer. If A is paid 150 percent of the sum paid to B, how much is B paid per week?