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  1. In a regular week, there are 5 working days and for each day, the working hours are 8. A man gets Rs. 2.40 per hour for regular work and Rs. 3.20 per hours for overtime. If he earns Rs. 432 in 4 weeks, then how many hours does he work for ?

  2. A.

    160

    B.

    175

    C.

    180

    D.

    195

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Suppose the man works overtime for x hours.

    Now, working hours in 4 weeks = (5 x 8 x 4) = 160.

     160 x 2.40 + x x 3.20 = 432

     3.20x = 432 - 384 = 48

     x = 15.

    Hence, total hours of work = (160 + 15) = 175.


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