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Question:
The average monthly salary of a staff of 9 persons is Rs. 2650 is transferred. Find the average salary of the remaining 8 persons of the staff.

Option A):
Rs. 2625
Option B):
Rs. 3025
Option C):
Rs. 2425
Option D):
Rs. 2825

Correct Answer is Option C):
Rs. 2425

Explanation:
Solution:
Average salary of 9 persons = Rs. 2450
Total salary of 9 persons = Rs. 2450X9 = Rs. 22050
Total salary of the person who is transferred = Rs. 2650
Thus, the total salary of remaining 8 persons
Rs. 22050 - Rs. 2650 = Rs. 19400
The average salary of the remaining 8 persons
Rs. 19400/8 = Rs. 2425