Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is ₹1,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question.

The expenditure on Education is what percentage less than the expenditure on Defence?

Options:

150%

50%

100%

125%

Correct Answer:

50%

Explanation:

Expenditure on Education = 6%

Expenditure on Defence = 12%

Required percentage = \(\frac{12 - 6}{12}\) × 100

= \(\frac{6}{12}\) × 100

= 50%