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The average monthly salary of 6 employees is ₱28,000. When the manager's salary is included, the average rises by ₱2,500. What is the manager's salary?
- ₱30,500
- ₱43,000
- ₱45,500
- ₱17,500
Answer
C. ₱45,500
Solution
New total = 7 × ₱30,500 = ₱213,500. Old total = ₱168,000. Manager = ₱45,500.
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