Question

Twenty four men along with another man 'X' agree to provide a sum of money in charity. Each
of the twenty four men contributes Rs.20. X agrees to pay Rs.3 more than twice the average
of the 25 men. What is the whole sum contributed by the 25 men?
1) Rs.500
2) Rs.525
3) Rs.550
4) Rs.540
Ki

Answer 1

Original bill was of 75 &

everyone contributed Rs25 each.

So 25*3= 75.

But they got a cash back of Rs 5 on the total bill. So the New bill is

Rs 75-5=70.

Now each got a cash back of Rs 1 from the waiter.

So their actual contribution (each) reduced to 25-1= 24.

Total contribution = 24*3= 72.

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Now 72 they contributed But the bill was of 70 (after rs 5 cash back) and the remaining Rs 2 are in waiter's pocket. (72-70=2)

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Their actual contribution Rs 72 & the money in waiter's pocket i.e. Rs 2 are to be subtracted to get the amount of the bill. (Not Added)

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