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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. |
23% 10% 22% 11% |
11% |
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 ) |