Question

The average cost of three chairs is Rs.12000. The average cost decrease by 18% when one more chair is included. What is the cost price of the 4th chair?

A Rs.4800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs.3360 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs.3200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs.5200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Total cost of three chairs = 12000 × 3 = Rs. 36000 Average cost of all the four chairs = 12000 × (82/100) = Rs. 9840 Total cost of all the four chairs = 9840 × 4 = Rs. 39360 Cost of the 3rd chair = 39360 - 36000 = Rs. 3360

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