Question
The salary of X is 50% more than Y, and the allowance of
Z is 200 more than the difference of salaries of X and Y. If Z's allowance is 350, then find X's salary.Solution
Let the salary of Y be y. So, salary of X = 1.50y According to question, (1.50y - y) + 200 = 350 0.50y = 350 - 200 0.50y = 150 y = 150/0.50 y = 300 Therefore, salary of X = 1.50 × 300 = 450
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