Two tailors 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) 200  B) 250  C) 300  D) 400  E) 500
Let z = 120% of z = 550   z+120/100z=550   11/5z=550   z=250   ANSWER 250
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Two tailors 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?