The price of petrol shot up by 5%. Before the hike, the price was Rs. 82 per…
2025
The price of petrol shot up by 5%. Before the hike, the price was Rs. 82 per litre. A man travels 3045 km
every month and his car gives a mileage of 15 km per litre. What is the increase in the monthly expenditure (to the
nearest Rs.) on the man's travel due to the hike in the petrol prices?
Answer: B. ₹832 — Monthly fuel used = 3045/15 = 203 litres. The price increase is 5% of Rs. 82 = Rs. 4.10 per litre. Increase in monthly expenditure = 203 x 4.10 = Rs. 832.30,…
- A.
₹820
- B.
₹832
- C.
₹845
- D.
₹850
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Correct answer: B
Monthly fuel used = 3045/15 = 203 litres. The price increase is 5% of Rs. 82 = Rs. 4.10 per litre. Increase in monthly expenditure = 203 x 4.10 = Rs. 832.30, nearest Rs. 832.
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