Question

A man engaged a servant on the condition that he would pay him 120 and a turban after service of one year. He served only for nine months and received the turban and an amount of 85. The price of turban is 

A Rs 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs 23 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

12 months’ salary = 120 + turban   9 months’ salary = (Rs 120 + turban) x 9/12 Rs 120 x 3/4 + 3/4 of turban Therefore, Rs 90 + 3/4 of turban = Rs 85 + turban Therefore, 1/4 turban = 90 – 85 = Rs 85  Therefore turban = 5 x 4 = Rs 20

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