Question

If the number of items produced by company D increases by 30%, what will be the total cost of items produced?

• A. Rs 21.45 lakhs
• B. Rs 22.45 lakhs
• C. Rs 24.25 lakhs
• D. Rs 22.25 lakhs
• E. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs 21.45 lakhs

New number of items produced by company D,
$=(\frac{130}{100}\times 30)$ thousand = 39 thousand
Cost per hundred = Rs 5500
$\therefore$ Total cost = Rs $\left(\frac{39000\times 5500}{100}\right)$
=Rs 21.45 lakhs