Two employees X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 580 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120 percent of the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?  Choices.
A) s.263
B) s.283
C) s.293
D) s.300
E) s.383
Let the amount paid to X per week = x   and the amount paid to Y per week = y   Then x + y = 580   But x = 120% of y = 120y/100 = 12y/10   ∴12y/10 + y = 580   ⇒ y[12/10 + 1] = 580   ⇒ 22y/10 = 580   ⇒ 22y = 5800   ⇒ y = 5800/22 = Rs.263   s.263)
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Two employees X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 580 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120 percent of the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?