Q236
A labourer was appointed by a contractor on the condition he would be paid Rs. 75 for each day of his work but would be, fined at the rate of Rs. 15 per day for his absent. After 20 days, the contractor paid the labourer Rs. 1140. The number of days the labourer absented from work was ?
A.
3 days
B.
5 days
C.
4 days
AnswerD.
2 days
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
If labourer had come for 20 days he would have earned = 20 × 75 = Rs. 1500If labourer had absented for 20 days he would have earned fined for = 20 × 15 = Rs. 300
