SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 32

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 01/12/2016 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q32

The average daily income of 7 men, 11 women, and 2 boys Rs.257.50. If the average daily income of the men is Rs.10 more than that of women and the average daily income of the women is Rs.10 more than that of boys, the average daily income of a man is

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Rs. 265

Application

Let per day Income of Boy, woman, man are = x, x + 10, x + 20

According to the question,

(7M + 11W + 2B)/20 = 257.50

7(x + 20) + 11(x + 10) + 2x = 257.50 × 20

7x + 140 + 11x + 110 + 2x = 5150

20x = 5150 - 250

x = 4900/20 = 245.

Per day income of man = x + 20 = 245 + 20 = 265.