Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The given pie charts show the monthly household expenditure of Family A and B under various heads. The monthly expenditure incurred for family A and Family B are ₹50,000 and ₹75,000, respectively.

Study the charts carefully and answer the question that follows.

Monthly Household Expenditure of ₹50,000 under various heads of Family A

 

Monthly household expenditure of 75,000 under various heads for Family B

If the monthly expenditures of both families are combined together then the expenditure on Entertainment of both families together will be what percentage of the total monthly expenditures of both families ? Express your answer to the nearest integer.

Options:

23%

10%

22%

11%

Correct Answer:

11%

Explanation:

Monthly expenditure of A & B together = \(\frac{1}{10}\) × 50000 + \(\frac{3}{25}\) × 75000

= 5000 + 9000 = 14000

Required percentage = \(\frac{14000}{125000}\) × 100

= 11.2 %

= 11%    ( nearest integer )