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    Question

    The salary of A is 40% more than B, and the bonus of C

    is 150 more than the difference of the salaries of A and B. If C receives a bonus of 270, find A's salary.
    A 420 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 560 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 700 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the salary of B be y. So, salary of A = 1.40y According to question, (1.40y - y) + 150 = 270 0.40y = 270 - 150 0.40y = 120 y = 120/0.40 y = 300 Therefore, salary of A = 1.40 * 300 = 420

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