Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.

The total __________ of his expenditure exceeded his salary.

(A) some

(B) sume

(C) sum

(D) sam

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1)   (A) only

(2)   (B) only

(3)   (D) only

(4)   (C) only

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The correct spelling of the word to fill in the blank is Option (C) sum.

The total sum of his expenditure exceeded his salary.