In a school, temporary staff of 1000 people was recruited in which 600 were employed in cleaning department while 400 were employed in teaching department. The average salary of each temporary employee is Rs. 600. Each employee in cleaning department earns Rs. 100 more than that in teaching department. What is the salary of each employee in cleaning department?
In a school, temporary staff of 1000 people was recruited in which 600 were employed in cleaning department while 400 were employed in teaching department. The average salary of each temporary employee is Rs. 600. Each employee in cleaning department earns Rs. 100 more than that in teaching department. What is the salary of each employee in cleaning department?
Option 1 -
580
Option 2 -
640
Option 3 -
540
Option 4 -
600
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:Average salary of each temporary employee is 600.
1000 temporary employee,
Total salary = 6,00,000
let teaching departement = Rs. x / staff and cleaning department salary = x + 100
Now, 600 (x + 100) + 400 (x) = 6,00,000
x=540
Hence answer, x+100= 540+100=640
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