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    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.
    A 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 450 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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