A daily-wage laborer was engaged for a certain number of days for ₹ 5,750; but being absent on some of those days he was paid only ₹ 5,000. What was his maximum possible daily wage?

₹ 125
₹ 250
₹ 375
₹ 500

Correct Answer: ₹ 250

Explanation:

It is required to find the highest common factor of 5750 and 5000, because his daily wage is their common factor.
Hence, the daily wage is ₹ 250.

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