Question

For each charity donation made by an employee of Tillman Corporation, the company will contribute an additional 40% of the amount. Last month, Tillman donated $3540. If 118 employees donated, what was the average contribution of each employee?

A) $57
B) $60
C) $75
D) $80
E) $90

Answer 1

$75

Tillman's donation = .40(total employees' donations)

$3540 = .40x

x = 8850

8850

118

= $75 for each employeeep explanation:

$75

Tillman's donation = .40(total employees' donations)

$3540 = .40x

x = 8850

8850

118

= $75 for each employee

Answer 2

Charity donated by Tillman = $3540

Number of employees who donated = 118

Contribution of Tillman = 40%

Let the average contribution of employees be = x

Then the amount contributed by employees = 118x

Then contribution of Tillman =
`(40)/(100)*118x`

As Tillman donated 3540 , then

`3540=(40)/(100)*118x`

`3540=47.20x`

`x=75`

Hence, average contribution by each employee is $75.

Option C is correct.