The price of petrol shot up by 5%. Before the hike, the price was Rs. 82 per litre. A man travels 3045 km every month and his car gives a mileage of 15 km per litre. What is the increase in the monthly expenditure (to the nearest Rs.) on the man's travel due to the hike in the petrol prices?
A. 832
B. 859
C. 758
D. 944
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Before hike price → Rs. 82 per litre5% → $$\frac{{82 \times 5}}{{100}}$$ = Rs. 4.1 per litre
Distance = 3045 km
Petrol use = $$\frac{{3045}}{{15}}$$ = 203
Increase expenditure = 203 × 4.1 = 832.3 = Rs. 832
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