Question

A trip of Saurashtra was organised by the school in a mini bus for 28 students and in a regular bus for 45 students. Each student contributed Rs 500. During the trip, the expenses were : food bill Rs 9,855, entry fees Rs 3,285, mini bus charge Rs 5,432, the regular bus charge Rs 8,730 and boarding charge Rs 6,132. How much money (in rupees) was collected for the trip?

• A. Rs 36,500
• B. Rs 18,500
• C. Rs 33,500
• D. Rs 66,500

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Rs 36,500

Given,

Total number of students $=28+45=73$

Contribution of each student $=Rs.500$

Hence, total money collected for the trip $=73\times 500=Rs.36,500$