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The average monthly salary of 18 employees is ₱30,000. When the manager's salary is included, the average rises by ₱500. What is the manager's salary?
- ₱39,500
- ₱30,500
- ₱39,000
- ₱9,500
Answer
A. ₱39,500
Solution
New total = 19 × ₱30,500 = ₱579,500. Old total = ₱540,000. Manager = ₱39,500.
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