There were $35$ students in a hostel. If the number of students is increased by $7$,the expenditure on food increases by $Rs. \,42$ per day,while the average expenditure per student is reduced by $Rs. \,1$. What was the initial total expenditure on food per day? (in $Rs.$)

  • A
    $400$
  • B
    $432$
  • C
    $442$
  • D
    $420$

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