Multiple choice

A contractor employed 25 labourers on a job. He paid Rs. 275 for the work. After retaining 20% of this sum, he distributed the remaining amount amongst the labourers. If the number of men to women labourers was in the ratio 2 : 3 and thier wages in the ratio 5 : 4, what wages did a woman labourer get ?

  1. 10

  2. 8

  3. 12

  4. 15

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

After retaining 20%, amount distributed = 275 * 0.80 = Rs. 220. Men:women = 2:3 means 10 men and 15 women (total 25). Wage ratio 5:4, so let man's wage = 5x, woman's wage = 4x. Total: 10(5x) + 15(4x) = 50x + 60x = 110x = 220. x = 2. Woman's wage = 4x = Rs. 8. However, Rs. 220/25 = Rs. 8.80 average, suggesting Rs. 8 is approximate or the question expects rounding.

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