SSC Quantitative Aptitude Average Question Bank Average (II)

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    The average salary per head of all workers of an institution is Rs. 60. The average salary per head of 12 officers is Rs.
    400. The average salary per head of the rest is Rs. 56. Then, the total number of workers in the institution is

    A) 1030

    B) 1032

    C) 1062    

    D) 1060

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Let the total number of workers = x According to the question, \[60\,x=12\times 400+56\,(x-12)\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[60x-56\,x=4800-672\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[4x=4128\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=1032\]


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