The maid works 20 hours a week. She proposes to raise her wage rate 25% and reduce the weekly work-hours such that her take-home wage will remain unchanged. If the proposal is accepted, how many hours the maid will work a week?

The maid works 20 hours a week. She proposes to raise her wage rate 25% and reduce the weekly work-hours such that her take-home wage will remain unchanged. If the proposal is accepted, how many hours the maid will work a week?

A 18

B 17

C 19

D 16.50

Solution

Correct Answer: Option E