The table given below shows the saving and expenditure of 5 companies. Companies Savings Expenditure J 400 200 K 900 500 L 700 400 M 400 300 N 500 1100   The total expenditure of all the companies is how much percent less than the total savings?

9.09 percent 16.67 percent 10.56 percent 13.79 percent

13.79 percent

Total expenditure = 200 + 500 +  400 + 300 + 1100 = 2500 Total saving = 400 + 900 + 700 + 400 + 500 = 2900 Required percentage =  \(\frac{2900 - 2500}{2900}\) × 100 =  \(\frac{400}{2900}\) × 100 = 13.79%