Multiple choice

The hourly wages of a mason have increased by 25%. Since the increase, the number of hours he works daily has reduced by 16%. If he was earning Rs. 120 per day before the increase, how much (in Rs.) is he earning now?

  1. Rs. 126.5

  2. Rs. 127

  3. Rs. 126

  4. Rs. 125

  5. none of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Original daily earning = Rs. 120. After 25% wage increase and 16% hour reduction, new earning = 120 × 1.25 × 0.84 = 120 × 1.05 = Rs. 126.

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