In a mess, there were 40 inmates. As 5 more have joined, the average expenses were decreased by Rs. 1, but the total expenses increased by Rs. 55. What was the total initial expense of the mess?

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1.	In a mess, there were 40 inmates. As 5 more have joined, the average expenses were decreased by Rs. 1, but the total expenses increased by Rs. 55. What was the total initial expense of the mess?
A.	Rs. 448
B.	Rs. 800
C.	Rs. 880
D.	Rs. 920
Answer» C. Rs. 880

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