Two employees X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 590 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 options
A) s.268
B) s.288
C) s.298
D) s.300
E) s.388
Let the amount paid to X per week = x   and the amount paid to Y per week = y   Then x + y = 590   But x = 120% of y = 120y/100 = 12y/10   ∴12y/10 + y = 590   ⇒ y[12/10 + 1] = 590   ⇒ 22y/10 = 590   ⇒ 22y = 5900   ⇒ y = 5900/22 = 500/2 = Rs.268   s.268)
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Two employees X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 590 per week by their employer. If X is paid 120 percent of the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week?