The following table gives quantity of various items used by a restaurant during four months of the year (In kg.)
|
Food Item |
March |
April |
May |
June |
|
A |
220 |
180 |
270 |
320 |
|
B |
255 |
320 |
390 |
420 |
|
C |
280 |
295 |
280 |
315 |
|
D |
350 |
310 |
250 |
280 |
|
E |
308 |
340 |
350 |
365 |
The quantity of E used in the month of March is what percentage of the total quantity of food items used in the May?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
Total quantity of food in May = 270 + 390 + 280 + 250 + 350 = 1540
Required percentage = \(\frac{308}{1540}\) × 100
= 20%