Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

Study the following table and answer the question.

Year

Items of Expenditure for the company

 Salary 

 Fuel and Transport 

 Bonus 

 Interest on Loans 

 Taxes 

2014

284

98

3.00

23.4

74

 2015 

342

112

2.52

32.5

98

2016

314

101

3.84

41.4

83

2017

346

134

3.68

36.6

88

2018

425

141

3.96

49.4

108

Total expenditure on all the items in 2014 was approximately what percent of the total expenditure in 2018?

Options:

68.32%

65.32%

60.32%

66.32%

Correct Answer:

66.32%

Explanation:

Total expenditure in 2014 = 284 + 98 + 3 + 23.4 + 74 = 482.4

Total expenditure in 2018 = 425 + 141 + 3.96 + 49.4 + 108 = 727.36

Required percentage = \(\frac{ 482.4 }{727.36}\) × 100

= 66.32%