UPSC Prelims 2017·CSAT·Quantitative Aptitude·Arithmetic

The average rainfall in a city for the first four days was recorded to be 0.40 inch. The rainfall on the last two days was in the ratio of 4:3. The average of six days was 0.50 inch. What was the rainfall on the fifth day?

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  1. A0.60 inch
  2. B0.70 inch
  3. C0.80 inchCorrect
  4. D0.90 inch

Explanation

Here's a brief explanation: 1. Calculate total rainfall for the first four days: 4 days * 0.40 inch/day = 1.60 inches. 2. Calculate total rainfall for all six days: 6 days * 0.50 inch/day = 3.00 inches. 3. Find the rainfall for the last two days (Day 5 + Day 6): 3.00 inches - 1.60 inches = 1.40 inches. 4. The rainfall on the last two days was in the ratio 4:3. Let the rainfall on Day 5 be 4x and Day 6 be 3x. 5. So, 4x + 3x = 1.40 inches => 7x = 1.40 inches. 6. Solve for x: x = 1.40 / 7 = 0.20 inches. 7. Rainfall on the fifth day (4x) = 4 * 0.20 inches = 0.80 inches. Therefore, the rainfall on the fifth day was 0.80 inch. The final answer is C) 0.80 inch.
Quantitative Aptitude: The average rainfall in a city for the first four days was recorded to be 0.40 inch. The rainfall on the last two days w

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