two employees X and Y are paid a total of rs. 550 per week by their employer. if X is paid 120 percent of the amount paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week
120% = 6/5
y + 6/5 y = 550
To find out how much employee Y is paid per week, we can use algebraic equations.
Let's assume the amount paid to Y is "y" (in Rs.) per week.
Based on the information given, we know that employee X is paid 120 percent of the amount paid to Y, which can be written as:
X = 1.2y
We also know that the total paid to both employees is Rs. 550 per week. So, we can write another equation:
X + Y = 550
Now, substitute the value of X from the first equation into the second equation:
1.2y + Y = 550
Combine like terms:
2.2y = 550
Divide both sides of the equation by 2.2:
y = 550 / 2.2
Simplifying further:
y = 250
Therefore, employee Y is paid Rs. 250 per week.