Question

A man engaged a servant on the condition that he would pay him Rs. $100$ and a turban after service of one year. He served him only for nine months and received the turban and Rs. $60$. The price of the turban is

• A. Rs. $75$
• B. Rs. $50$
• C. Rs. $40$
• D. Rs. $60$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Rs. $60$

$12$ months wages $=$ Rs 100 $+$ Turban ...(i)
$9$ months wages $=$ Rs 60 $+$ Turban ...(ii)
$⟹$ 3 months wages $=$ Rs 40
or $12$ months wages $=$ Rs 160
From $\left(i\right)$,

$\Rightarrow$Turban costs $=$ Rs 60