Question

The average monthly salary of Sailesh is Rs 75,000 for 12 months (from January to December). If the salary that he receives in January and February is removed, the average salary falls by 15,000. What is the average of the salaries received in January and February?

• A. Rs.75,000
• B. Rs.1,50,000
• C. Rs.3,00,000
• D. Rs.2,25,000

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Rs.1,50,000

Average monthly salary for 12 months = Rs. 75,000 Total salary of 12 months = Rs. 75,000 × 12 ⇒ Rs. 9,00,000 Total salary after removing January and February = Rs. (75,000 – 15,000) × 10 ⇒ Rs. 60,000 × 10 ⇒ Rs. 6,00,000 Total salary of January and February = Rs. (9,00,000 – 6,00,000)⇒ Rs. 3,00,000 Average salary = Rs. 3,00,000/2 ⇒ Rs. 1,50,000