In the pie chart shown here, what is the total expenditure on food and house rent (in rupees), if the total monthly expenditure is ₹50,000?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 17,500
Each sector of the pie chart is a percentage of the total monthly expenditure of ₹50,000, so the two sectors are added first and the total percentage is then taken of ₹50,000.
Food 25% + House rent 10% = 35%
\(\displaystyle\frac{35}{100}\times50{,}000=17{,}500\)