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The average monthly salary of 8 employees is ₱20,000. When the manager's salary is included, the average rises by ₱500. What is the manager's salary?
- ₱20,500
- ₱24,500
- ₱24,000
- ₱4,500
Answer
B. ₱24,500
Solution
New total = 9 × ₱20,500 = ₱184,500. Old total = ₱160,000. Manager = ₱24,500.
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