2024 · Q23
A person purchases one kg of tea powder from each of the four places A, B, C, D at the rate of ₹1000 per 1 kg, 2 kg, 4 kg, 5 kg. If on an average he purchased x kg of tea powder per ₹ 1000, then what is the approximate value of x?
Elementary MathematicsStatistics
- A1.95
- B2.00
- C2.05
- D2.10
Explanation
₹1000 buys 1 kg at A, 2 kg at B, 4 kg at C and 5 kg at D. Buying 1 kg from each place costs 1000 + 500 + 250 + 200 = ₹1950 for 4 kg. Per ₹1000 he gets 4000/1950 ≈ 2.051 kg, i.e. x ≈ 2.05. This is option C.