Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

bobby has been appointed to ABC company with a pay scale of 7000-500-12,500. how much year will he take to reach max of the scale

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pay scale notation '7000-500-12,500' indicates: starting salary 7000, annual increment 500, maximum ceiling 12,500. Number of years = (12500 - 7000) / 500 = 5500 / 500 = 11 years. After 11 increments, the salary reaches 7000 + (11 × 500) = 12,500.

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