(c) 140.75
37.) In 1980, the net monthly income of the employee was Rs. 800
to 200 in 1984. If he has to be rightly compensated. The
p. m. The consumer price index number was 160 in 1980. It rises
additional D. A. to be paid to the employee is
(a) Rs. 175
(b) Rs. 185
(d) Rs. 125
(c) Rs. 200

c) 200 additional D.A should be paid.

Explanation:

o calculate D.A first calculate inflation rate between 1980 and 1984.

Inflation Rate =  × 100

Inflation Rate =  × 100

                     =  25%

If 800 is the basic salary then D.A should be according to inflation rate 25% of the salary.

D.A = 800 ×

      = 200

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