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. What was the food expense per student?

• A. Rs 135
• B. Rs 145
• C. Rs 155
• D. Rs 165

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Rs 135

Given,

Total food bill $=Rs.9855$

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

Hence, food bill per student= total student/total charge$=\frac{9855}{73}=Rs.135$