Nine men went to a hotel. Eight of them spent Rs.3 each over their meals and the ninth spent Rs.2 ...
Nine men went to a hotel. Eight of them spent Rs.3 each over their meals and the ninth spent Rs.2 more than the average expenditure of all the nine. Determine the total money spent by them?
A. Rs.29.25
Answer/Solution
29.25
Steps/Work
Average of 9 = x
9x = 8 * 3 + x * 2 x = 3.25
Total = 9 * 3.25 = 29.25.Answer: A
9x = 8 * 3 + x * 2 x = 3.25
Total = 9 * 3.25 = 29.25.Answer: A