Mathematics
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Medium
Question
Nine men dine: eight spend Rs. 3 each and the ninth spends Rs. 2 more than the average of all nine. Find the total spent.
A
Rs.29.25
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B
Rs.30.25
C
Rs.32
D
Rs.35
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A
Rs.29.25
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B
Rs.30.25
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C
Rs.32
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D
Rs.35
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Explanation
Average a satisfies 9a = 24 + (a + 2) ⇒ a = 3.25. Total = Rs. 29.25.