Multiple choice

Six containers contained 567.975 kg, 369.005 kg, 509.945 kg, 129.915 kg, 39.995 kg and 800.150 kg of rice, costing Rs. 40 per kg. If all the rice in the six containers is mixed and equally placed into four containers, then what is the approximate cost of rice in each container?

  1. Rs.28120

  2. Rs.29090

  3. Rs. 24170

  4. Rs. 20170

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Total rice = 567.975 + 369.005 + 509.945 + 129.915 + 39.995 + 800.150 = 2416.985 kg. Total cost at Rs. 40/kg = 2416.985 × 40 = Rs. 96,679.40. When divided equally among 4 containers, each contains rice worth 96,679.40 / 4 = Rs. 24,169.85 ≈ Rs. 24,170.