Multiple choice

A party was held for 50 people on their own expenses. Out of them, 48 people paid Rs. 950 each and the other two persons paid Rs. 1200 more than the average expenses of the group. The total amount spent was:

  1. Rs 75,000

  2. Rs 40,000

  3. Rs 25,000

  4. Rs 50,000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

48 people paid Rs. 950 each, so they contributed 48 × 950 = Rs. 45,600. The other 2 people paid Rs. 1200 more than the average. Let the average be A. Total = 50A = 45,600 + 2(A + 1200). Solving: 50A = 45,600 + 2A + 2400, so 48A = 48,000, giving A = 1000. Total amount = 50 × 1000 = Rs. 50,000.

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