Study the following pie-chart and answer the given question.
The pie-chart shows Budget Expenditure of a company in the year 2018 (percentage distribution) on different heads A, B, C, D & E.
If Rs.165 crore were spent in year 2018 on A, what would have been the total expenditure for that year (in Rs crores)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Rs.300.
| Understanding/Application |
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Percentage expenditure on A = 55% let the total expenditure in 2018 = x Expenditure on A = 55x/100 Expemditure on A = Rs. 165 crore |
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55x/100 = 165 x = 300 crore Total expenditure in 2018 = Rs. 300 crore |