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 8/9th of total men and 2/3rd 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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