Daily average from an annual total: In the year 2011, Shantanu received a total pocket allowance of ₹ 3832.5. Find his allowance per day.

Introduction / Context:Average per day over a calendar year is a straightforward division problem, provided we use the correct number of days for that year.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Total allowance in 2011 = ₹ 3832.5
• Year 2011 has 365 days.
• Allowance was spread evenly for the purpose of computing average per day.

Concept / Approach:Average per day = total amount / number of days. Since 2011 is not a leap year, divide by 365.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Long division or calculator check confirms that 3832.5 divided by 365 equals 10.5 without remainder.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:₹ 9.5, ₹ 11.5, and ₹ 12.5 correspond to totals that do not match ₹ 3832.5 when multiplied by 365.

Common Pitfalls:Assuming a leap year and dividing by 366, or rounding mid calculation which would introduce error.

Final Answer:₹ 10.5