A building contractor employs 20 male, 15 female and 5 child workers. To a male worker he pays Rs.25 per day, to a female worker Rs.20 per day and a child worker Rs.8 per day. The average wage per day paid by the contractor is__________?
Q1. A building contractor employs 20 male, 15 female and 5 child workers. To a male worker he pays Rs.25 per day, to a female worker Rs.20 per day and a child worker Rs.8 per day. The average wage per day paid by the contractor is__________?
Answer: Rs0.21
Explanation: Total daily wages = 20×25 + 15×20 + 5×8 = 500 + 300 + 40 = Rs. 840; average = 840 ÷ 40 = Rs. 21 per worker.