SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 120

SSC CPO - 05 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q120

Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.

The pie-chart shows the expenditure of a family on different items and their savings throughout the year 2021.

If the total income for the year was ₹1,00,000, then the difference in the expenses (in ₹) between housing and transport was:

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 10,000.

Percentage of housing = 15%

Expense on housing = 15% of 100000 = Rs.15000

Percentage of transport = 5%

Expense on housing = 5% of 100000 = Rs.5000

Required difference = 15000 - 5000 =  Rs.10000