Assume there are four families in a locality. If the incomes of these four families in a week are ₹ 2,000, ₹…

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Assume there are four families in a locality. If the incomes of these four families in a week are ₹ 2,000, ₹ 5,000, ₹ 3,000 and ₹ 6,000, then the weekly average income of the locality will be –

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(A) ₹ 4,000** Average income = (₹2,000 + ₹5,000 + ₹3,000 + ₹6,000) ÷ 4 = ₹16,000 ÷ 4 = **₹4,000** Source: Development, Chapter 1, Income and Other Criteria ## Explanation Average (per capita) income is calculated by dividing the total income by the number of persons/families. Here, sum = ₹16,000 and number of families = 4, giving ₹4,000. Examiners expect the formula and calculation to be shown briefly, even in MCQs where working may be required.

Social Science — CBSE Class 10 board question