Ten friends planned to share equally the cost of buying a gift for their teacher. When two of them decided not to contribute, each of the other friends had to pay Rs 150 more
Q. Ten friends planned to share equally the cost of buying a gift for their teacher. When two of them decided not to contribute, each of the other friends had to pay Rs 150 more. The cost of the gift was Rs. .
(A) 666
(B) 3000
(C) 6000
(D) 12000
Ans:(C) 6000
Solution:
Let share of each student = x
Since cost of gift will be same in both situation, therefore,
→ 10*x = 8*(x + 150)
→ 10*x = 8*x + 8*150
→ 2*x = 8*150
→ x = 8*150 / 2
→ x = 600
Therefore, cost of gift is, 10*x = 10*600 = 6000