In a particular department 140 chairs are required. There is a scheme in the purchasing of chairs.

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16 Dec 2010 Chair problem

In a particular department 140 chairs are required. There is a scheme in the purchasing of chairs.
1. 1 chair is free in the purchasing of 1 dozen chairs.
2. There is a discount of 100 rupee in the purchasing of 1/2 dozen chairs.
If cost of 1 chair is 800 rupee, then total investment is

OPtion

1) 104000
2) 101900
3) 103900
4) 96000
5) 112000
6) 109000
7) 98400
8) 98900
9) 99800
10) 102800

Solution

Cost of 10 dozen chairs = 120 * 800 = 96000

Cost of free 10 chairs = 0
Cost of 10 chairs = 8000

Total discount in 10 and 1/2 dozens = 2100

Hence investment = 101900

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (0)