A party of 20 people went to a restaurant. They ordered a meal for ₹36.60 each, but 5 of them had forgotten to bring money. In order to settle the bill, the other 15 people have to pay.
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Total cost = Number of people × Cost per person Total cost = 20 × ₹36.60 Now, we need to find the total cost that the 15 people have to pay since 5 of them forgot their money. Total cost for 15 people = Total cost - (5 × Cost per person) Total cost for 15 Show more…
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