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what is the solution of this question An employer reduces the number of employees in the ratio 8:5 and increases their wages in the ratio 7:9. Therefore, the overall wages bill is?

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let


n = the initial number of employees


n(5/8) = the reduced number of employees


w = the initial wage


w(9/6) = the increased wage


nw = the initial overall wages bill


n(5/8)*w(9/7) = nw(45/56) the new overall wages bill


nw : (nw(45/56)) = 56/45


the overall wages bill is decreased in the ratio 56:45.