A man bought 13 chairs and 5 tables at a total cost of Rs. 8280. If the average cost of a table is Rs. 1227, what is the average cost of a chair?

ARs. 165 ✓ Correct

BRs. 175

CRs. 155

DRs. 166

Correct answer: (A) Rs. 165

Explanation

The average cost of a chair is Rs. 165.

Total cost of 13 chairs and 5 tables = 8280.

5 tables at Rs. 1227 each = 6135.

Cost of 13 chairs = 8280 - 6135 = 2145.

Average per chair = 2145 / 13 = 165.

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