Teacher:In this task, you need to answer the given multiple-choice question on the general math. Classify your answers into 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'e'.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Problem: 9 persons went to a hotel for taking their meals . 8 of them spent rs 12 each on their meals and the ninth spent rs . 8 more than the average expenditure of all the 9 . what was the total money spent by them ?
Options: a ) 117 , b ) 180 , c ) 150 , d ) 200 , e ) 250
Student:
a