Cost of 7000 bricks is Rs. 5740. cost of luggage to carry

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Cost of 7000 bricks is Rs. 5740. cost of luggage to carry the bricks to the building place is Rs. 805. What is the cost at per thousand bricks ?

1. Rs. 900
2. Rs. 800
3. Rs. 935
4. Rs. 750

Correct Option: C

∵ Total cost of 7000 bricks = 5740 + 805 = Rs. 6545
⇒ Total cost of 1 brick = Rs. 6545/7000

∴ Total cost of 1000 bricks = (6545 / 7000) x 1000
= Rs. 935