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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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A.0.60 inch
B.0.70 inch
C.0.80 inch
D.0.90 inchCorrect
Explanation & Solution

The correct answer is (D) 0.90 inch.

Explanation:

Calculate total rain for four days then use averages to establish fifth-day measurements.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

किसी शहर में पहले चार दिन औसत वर्षा 0.40 इंच दर्ज की गई। आखिरी दो दिन 4 : 3 के अनुपात में वर्षा हुई। छः दिनों की औसत वर्षा 0.50 इंच थी। पांचवे दिन कितनी वर्षा हुई?

A.0.60 इंच
B.0.70 इंच
C.0.80 इंच
D.0.90 इंचसही

सही उत्तर (D) 0.90 inch है।

व्याख्या:

Calculate total rain for four days then use averages to establish fifth-day measurements.

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