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  • There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?


  • Options
  • A. Rs 432
  • B. Rs 442
  • C. Rs 420
  • D. Rs 400

  • Correct Answer
  • Rs 420 

    Explanation

    Let the original avg expenditure be x

    Total expenditure = 35x

    ?35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

    ?35x + 42 = 42x ?42

    ?7x = 84

    ?x = 12

    So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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