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19 friends went to a restaurant for a combined weekend dinner party. 13 of them spent Rs. 79 each on their dinner and the rest spent Rs. 4 more than the average expenditure of all the 19. What was the total money spent by them?

Q: 19 friends went to a restaurant for a combined weekend dinner party. 13 of them spent Rs. 79 each on their dinner and the rest spent Rs. 4 more than the average expenditure of all the 19. What was the total money spent by them?

Let average expenditure was Rs. R 13 x 79 + 6x(R + 4) = 19R => R = Rs. 80.84 Total money = 19 x 80.84 = Rs. 1536.07.

Rs. 1398.96
Rs. 1457.09
Rs. 1662.35
Rs. 1536.07

Correct Answer: Rs. 1536.07

Explanation:

Let average expenditure was Rs. R

13 x 79 + 6x(R + 4) = 19R

=> R = Rs. 80.84

Total money = 19 x 80.84 = Rs. 1536.07.

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