Two tailors x and y are paid a total of $550 per week by their employer. If x is paid 120% of the sum paid to y. How much is y paid per week?
Select the correct option:
A) 150  B) 100  C) 240  D) 190  E) 550
Let the sum paid to y per week be $z   then, z+120% of z = 550   z+(120/100)z = 550   z = 250   Answer is 550
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Two tailors x and y are paid a total of $550 per week by their employer. If x is paid 120% of the sum paid to y. How much is y paid per week?