Nine men went to a hotel. Eight of them spent ₹3 each on their meals, and the ninth spent ₹2 more than the average expenditure of the eight. What was the total amount spent by all of them?
A
₹ 31
B
₹ 40
C
₹ 27
D
₹ 29
Correct Option:
D
Explanation
Eight men spend ₹3 each: 8×3 = ₹24. Their average is ₹3, so the ninth spends ₹2 more, i.e. ₹5. Total = ₹24 + ₹5 = ₹29.