Question

A grocer has a sale of Rs. 4212. Rs. 4164, Rs. 4722. Rs. 4626 for four consecutive months. How
much sale must he have in the fifth month so that he gets an average sale of Rs. 4800? 1
1
a) 6250
b) 6270
c) 5350
d) 5670​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)6276

Step-by-step explanation:

it can be solved by transportation method

Answer 2

Answer:

6267

Step-by-step explanation:

(4212 + 4164 + 4722 + 4626 + x)/5 = 4800

(17724 + x ) = 4800 × 5

x = 24000 - 17724

x = 6276

Therefore there must be a sale of 6267₹ in the 5th month to get an average of 4800₹ for consecutive 5months