Question

    The average expenditure of Mr. Sharma for January to June is Rs. 4200 and he spent Rs. 1200 in January and Rs. 1500 in July. The average expenditure for the months of February to July is?

    A Rs. 2750 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 4250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 4500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, we can say that Total expenditure of Mr. Sharma for January to June = 6 × 4200 = Rs 25200 Total expenditure of Mr. Sharma for the month February to June = 25200 – 1200 Rs 24000 Total expenditure of Mr. Sharma for the months February to July = 24000 + 1500  Rs 25500 ∴ Average expenditure for the months February to July = 25500/6 = Rs 4250

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