A grocer has a sale of Rs. 8325, Rs. 8534, Rs. 8671, Rs. 8812 and Rs. 8218 for 5 consecutive months. What should be the sale in 6th month in order for him to meet the half yearly target of average sales Rs. 8500 per month?

8560

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8500

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8472

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8440

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Solution

The correct option is D 8440
Total money required to meet the half yearly target $= 8500 \times 6 = 51000$
Sale required to meet the target $= 51000 - (8325 + 8534 + 8671 + 8812 + 8218) = 8440$

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