An employer reduces the number of employees in the ratio 8 5 and increases their wages in the ratio ...........

Quantitative Aptitiude (CLAT) Ratio, Proportion

An employer reduces the number of employees in the ratio 8:5 and increases their wages in the ratio 7:9. Therefore, the overall wages bill is

Increased in the ratio 45:56

Decreased in the ratio 56:45

Increased in the ratio 13:17

Decreased in the ratio 72:35

Decreased in the ratio 56 : 45

Shortcut Method:

Given,

New Ratio of number of employees = 8 : 5

and ratio in their wages = 7 : 9

Overall wage bill is decreased in the ratio 7 x 8 : 5 x 9 = 56 : 45
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.

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