There was one mess for 30 boarders in a certain hostel. The number of boarders being increased by 10, the expenses of the mess were increased by Rs 40 per month while the average expenditure per head diminished by Rs 2. Find the original monthly expenses.	Select:
A) Rs 390	B) Rs 410	C) Rs 360	D) Cannot be determined	E) None of these
Let X rupees be the average of 30 boarders   30X + 40= (X - 2) x 40   X = 12   Hence, original expenditure   = Rs 12 x 30 = Rs 360.   ANSWER:Rs 360
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There was one mess for 30 boarders in a certain hostel. The number of boarders being increased by 10, the expenses of the mess were increased by Rs 40 per month while the average expenditure per head diminished by Rs 2. Find the original monthly expenses.