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    Question

    A businessman earned an average profit of x rupees in

    the first 24 days. In the next 6 days, he earned an average profit of 96 rupees per day, increasing his overall average by 6 rupees. What was his average daily profit in the first 24 days?
    A 64 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 70 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, average profit in first 24 days is x So, (24 × x + 6 × 96)/30 = x + 6 Or, 24x + 576 = 30x + 180 Or, 6x = 396 Or, x = 66

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