GATE | GATE CS 2018 | Question 10

In appreciative of social improvement completed in a town, a wealthy philanthropist decided to give gift of Rs. 750 to each male senior citizen and Rs. 1000 for female senior citizens. There are total 300 citizens and the 8/9^th of total men and 2/3^rd of total women claimed the gift. What is amount of money philanthropist paid?

(A)

15000

(B)

200000

(C)

115000

(D)

151000

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

Let there be x total men.

Total amount paid = x * 750 * 8/9 + (300 - x)*1000*2/3
                  = x*2000/3 + 300*1000*2/3 - x*2000/3
                  = 200000

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