Six persons went to a hotel for dinner. Five of them spent Rs. 150 each on their meals, while the sixth spent Rs. 80 more than the average expenditure of all six. What is the total money spent by all six persons?
A996 ✓ Correct
B999
C1000
D1001
Correct answer: (A) 996
Explanation
The six persons spent Rs. 996 in total.
Five spent 5 x 150 = Rs. 750, and the sixth spent (total/6) + 80.
Let total be T; then T = 750 + T/6 + 80.
T - T/6 = 830, so (5/6)T = 830.
T = 830 x 6/5 = Rs. 996.
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