Question

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 senior citizens and th 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 1

(B) 200000

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