For the past five months, a grocer has sold Rs. 6435, Rs. 6927, Rs. 6855, Rs. 7230, and Rs. 6562. What is the minimum amount of sales he needs in the sixth month to achieve an average sale of Rs. 6500?
A. Rs. 4991
B. Rs. 5991
C. Rs. 6001
D. Rs. 6991
Answer:A
For the past five months, a grocer has sold Rs. 6435, Rs. 6927, Rs. 6855, Rs. 7230, and Rs. 6562. What is the minimum amount of sales he needs in the sixth month to achieve an average sale of Rs. 6500?
A. Rs. 4991 B. Rs. 5991 C. Rs. 6001 D. Rs. 6991
Explanation: Total sales for 5 months = Rs. 34009 (6435 + 6927 + 6855 + 7230 + 6562),[ (6500 x 6) - 34009 ] Required sale = rupees (39000 - 34009),= 4991 rupees