Monthly average and a half-average month: A business has total annual sales of ₹132000. If June's sales were half of the monthly average, what were the sales in June?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: ₹ 5500

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Find monthly average from annual total, then take half for June.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Annual sales = ₹132000
  • Months = 12
  • June = half of monthly average


Concept / Approach:
Monthly average = total / 12. Half of that is the required June sales.


Step-by-Step Solution:
Monthly average = 132000 / 12 = ₹11000June sales = 11000 / 2 = ₹5500


Verification / Alternative check:
If one month is at half-average, another could be above average to keep the annual sum correct; the question asks only for June's value, which is ₹5500.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
₹7200, ₹6300, ₹5600, ₹8400 are not half of ₹11000.


Common Pitfalls:
Dividing by 6 instead of 12; or halving the annual total directly by mistake.


Final Answer:
₹ 5500

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