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The population of a city is 10236. 50% of the total population of the city reads a newspaper. Out of the people who read a newspaper, 2587 are females and the rest are males. The females read The New York Times and the males read The Hindu. If The Hindu costs Rs. 8, then what is the total amount that comes from The Hindu in one day?

  1. Rs. 20248

  2. Rs. 61192

  3. Rs. 2024

  4. Rs. 6119

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

Total number of persons who read a newspaper = 5118 Number of males who read a newspaper = 5118 - 2587 = 2531 Therefore, the total amount that comes from The Hindu in one day = Rs. (2531 x 8) = Rs. 20248

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