A house-owner was having his house painted. He was advised that he would require 25 kg of paint. Allowing for
15% wastage and assuming that the paint is available in 2 kg cans. What would be the cost of paint purchased,
if one can costs Rs. 167
Carlis 240
(b) Rs. 180
(c) Rs. 120
Rs. 360
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Rs.2505
Step-by-step explanation:
wastage = 25*15% = approx 4 kg
total required = 25 + 4 = 29 kg
since only 2kg cans available , 30 kg has to be purchased => 15 cans
cost of paint purchased = 15* 167 = Rs. 2505
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