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The average monthly salary of 5 employees is ₱15,000. When the manager's salary is included, the average rises by ₱2,000. What is the manager's salary?
- ₱27,000
- ₱17,000
- ₱25,000
- ₱12,000
Answer
A. ₱27,000
Solution
New total = 6 × ₱17,000 = ₱102,000. Old total = ₱75,000. Manager = ₱27,000.
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