At the Fete

          A number of us went out together to a charity fete one day. Our party consisted of 4 different professional groups. Namely 25 writers, 20 doctors, 18 dentists and 12 bank employees. We spent altogether Rs. 1.330

 

        Later it was found that 5 writers spent as much as four doctors, that twelve doctors spent as much as nine dentists, and that six dentists spent as much as eight bank employees.

        How much did each of the four professional groups spend?

Answer:     The writers spent Rs. 350 the doctors also spent Rs. 350 the dentists spent Rs. 420 and the bank employees spent Rs. 210 Thus, they spent altogether Rs. 1330. The five writers spent as much as four doctors. Twelve doctors spent as much as nine dentists, and six dentists’ as much as eight bank employees.