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Wages of a labourer are increased by `12 (1)/(2) %` and his working hours are decreased by `8%` . Intially he used to earn Rs. 1200 for 50 hours in a week. So find out :
(i) His present wages per hour.
(ii) His percentage increase in his weekly wages.

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`3 . 5 %, Rs. 27`
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