📐 Mathematics

A person buys 5 kg of apples at Rs. 80/kg and 3 kg at Rs. 60/kg. Average price per kg is:

A Rs. 68
B Rs. 70
C Rs. 72.50
D Rs. 75

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Total = 400+180 = 580. Total kg = 8. Avg = 580/8 = 72.50.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A person buys 5 kg of apples at Rs. 80/kg and 3 kg at Rs. 60/kg. Average price per kg is:" is Option C: Rs. 72.50.

The other options — A) Rs. 68, B) Rs. 70, D) Rs. 75 — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: Total = 400+180 = 580. Total kg = 8. Avg = 580/8 = 72.50.

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