Multiple choice

$10$ sheep and $5$ pigs were bought for $Rs. 6,000$. If the average price of a sheep is $Rs. 450$, find the average price of pig.

  1. $Rs. 380$
  2. $Rs. 410$
  3. $Rs. 340$
  4. $Rs. 300$
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Explanation

Total cost = 6000. Sheep cost = 10 * 450 = 4500. Pig cost = 6000 - 4500 = 1500. Average price of pig = 1500 / 5 = 300.

AI explanation

The total cost of the 10 sheep is the average price per sheep multiplied by the quantity, so 10 times 450 gives Rs. 4500. Subtracting this from the total amount spent leaves 6000 minus 4500, giving Rs. 1500 spent on the 5 pigs. Dividing the amount spent on pigs by 5 gives the average price of a pig as Rs. 300.

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