Question

The employer reduces the number of employees in the ratio 9 : 8 and increases their wages in the ratio 14 : 15 If the previous wage bill was Rs 189000 what is the amount by which the new wage bill will increase or decrease?

• A. Rs 21000
• B. Rs 10000
• C. Rs 9000
• D. Rs 25000

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rs 9000

Original wage bill of 9x employees = Rs 189000 Given, decrease in number of employees in the ratio 9:8.
$\therefore$ Wage bill of 8x employees =Rs$\frac{189000\times 8x}{9x}=Rs168000$
Given, increase in the wages in the ratio 14:15
$\therefore$ Present wage bill $=Rs\frac{168000\times 15}{14}=Rs180000\therefore$ The wage bill will be decreased by Rs 9000.