Mathematics
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Medium
Question
A regular week has 5 working days of 8 hours each. A man earns Rs. 2.40 per hour for regular work and Rs. 3.20 per hour for overtime. If he earns Rs. 432 in 4 weeks, how many hours does he work in total?
A
160
B
175
✓ Official correct answer
C
180
D
195
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A
160
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B
175
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C
180
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D
195
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Explanation
Regular hours in 4 weeks = 4 × 5 × 8 = 160; pay = 160 × 2.40 = 384. Overtime pay = 432 − 384 = 48 → OT hours = 48/3.20 = 15. Total hours = 175.