Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

Study the graph and answer the question.

Percentage Distribution of Total Expenditure of a Company in 2012.

If the expenditure on salary is ₹2.8 crores, then the difference between the expenditure (in ₹) on advertisements and taxes is?

Options:

70 lakhs

60 lakhs

30 lakhs

75 lakhs

Correct Answer:

70 lakhs

Explanation:

20% of total income = 2.8 crore

Total income = \(\frac{5}{1}\) × 2.8 = 14 crore

Difference between the expenditure (in ₹) on advertisements and taxes

= (15% - 10%) of 14 crore

= \(\frac{5}{100}\) × 14 crore

= 70 lakh