A shopkeeper sells three items: item A costs ₹15 75 paise, item B costs ₹8 60 paise, and item C costs ₹12 40 paise. What is the total amount received?
Answer
₹36 75 paise
The correct answer is ₹36 75 paise — Total received: ₹36 75 paise.
Step-by-step solution
- Convert each amount to paise: A: 15×100 + 75 = 1575 paise, B: 8×100 + 60 = 860 paise, C: 12×100 + 40 = 1240 paise.
- Add the paise amounts: 1575 + 860 + 1240 = 3675 paise.
- Convert the total paise back to rupees: 3675 paise ÷ 100 = 36 rupees and 75 paise.
- Total received: ₹36 75 paise.
Common mistake: Forgetting to convert paise to rupees before adding
Concept tested: Add multiple rupee‑paise amounts
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