An officer was appointed on maximum daily wages on contract money of Rs. 4956. But on being absent for some days, he was paid only Rs. 3894. For how many days was he absent?
Q1. An officer was appointed on maximum daily wages on contract money of Rs. 4956. But on being absent for some days, he was paid only Rs. 3894. For how many days was he absent?
Answer: 3
Explanation: Difference in pay = 4956 − 3894 = Rs.1062; daily wage = 4956/14 = Rs.354; absent days = 1062/354 = 3 days.