The average salary of a person for the months of february, march, april and may is Rs.12000. For the months of march, april, may and june is Rs.3000. If his salary for the month of June is Rs.3000 then what is his salary for the month of february ?
The average salary of a person for the months of february, march, april and may is Rs.12000. For the months of march, april, may and june is Rs.3000. If his salary for the month of June is Rs.3000 then what is his salary for the month of february ? Correct Answer 39000
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The average salary of a person for the months of february, march, april and may is Rs.12000. For the months of march, april, may and june is Rs.3000. If his salary for the month of June is Rs.8000.
Concept used
Average
Calculation
Sum of salary for feb, march, april and may
⇒ 12000 × 4 = 48000 - - (i)
Sum of salary for march, april, may and june
⇒ 3000 × 4 = 12000 - - (ii)
Solving equation i and ii
Feb - June = 48000 - 12000
Feb - June = 36000
Salary of june = Rs.3000 (Given)
Feb = 36000 + 3000
Feb = Rs.39000