Study the given pie-chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie-chart shows the National Budget Expenditure in the year 2019.
If ₹850 billion were spent in year 2019 for interest on debt and military, then what would have been the total expenditure for that year (in ₹ billion)?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 1,250.
Calculations:
Let the total expenditure be 100x.
Amount spent on interest on debt = 6% of 100x = 6x
Amount spent on military = 62% of 100x = 62x
Total amount spent = 62x + 6x = 68x
According to the question;
⇒ 68x = 850
⇒ x = 12.5
Hence, total expenditure for that year (in ₹ billion) = 100x = 100 × 12.5 = 1250