Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following table shows the expenditure of a family in the year 2018 and 2019. What is the percent increase or decrease in the total expenditure in 2019 from 2018?

Options:

20.33% increase

11.44% decrease 

13.88% increase 

12.11% decrease

Correct Answer:

13.88% increase 

Explanation:

The total expenditure in 2018 and 2019 is:

Percent increase in expenditure = $\frac{12300}{88600}$ x 100

                                              = 13.88% increase