Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following Table gives the details of Five commodities A, B, C, D and E with quantity required and their costs for a family in a month. Study the Table and answer the questions that follow.

 Commodity 

 Quality required/month (in kg) 

Rate/kg in ₹

 Year 2016 

 Year 2019 

A

15

₹60

₹80

B

20

₹50

₹60

C

12

₹35

₹40

D

40

₹75

₹85

E

8

₹64

₹72

The total amount spent on the Five commodities by the family in the year 2019 is:

Options:

₹5,400

₹6,856

₹8,122

₹7,248

Correct Answer:

₹6,856

Explanation:

In year 2019 ,

Amount spent on A = 15 × 80 = 1200

Amount spent on B = 20 × 60 = 1200

Amount spent on C = 12 × 40 = 480

Amount spent on D = 40 × 85 = 3400

Amount spent on E = 8 × 72 = 576

Total amount  spent year 2019 = 1200 + 1200 + 480 + 3400 + 576

= 6856