The average expenditure of a labourer for 5 months was 85 and he fell into debt.
The average expenditure of a labourer for 5 months was 85 and he fell into debt. In the next 4 months by reducing his monthly expenses to 60 he not only cleared off his debt but also saved 30. His monthly income is
Answer/Solution
69.5
Steps/Work
Income of 6 months = (5 × 85) – debt
= 425 – debt
Income of the man for next 4 months
= 4 × 60 + debt + 30
= 270 + debt
∴ Income of 10 months = 695
Average monthly income = 695 ÷ 10 = 69.5
Answer A
= 425 – debt
Income of the man for next 4 months
= 4 × 60 + debt + 30
= 270 + debt
∴ Income of 10 months = 695
Average monthly income = 695 ÷ 10 = 69.5
Answer A