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A man and hiswife went to buy an article costing N400. The woman had 10% of the cost ...

A man and his wife went to buy an article costing N400. The woman had 10% of the cost and the man 40% of the remainder. How much did they have altogether?
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  • A N216
  • B N200
  • C N184
  • D N144
  • E N100
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10% of 400 = N40, Remainder = N360
40% of 360 = N144
Altogether they 144 + 40
= N184

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