Directions: The following pie chart shows the percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is Rs1,680 ( in billions). Study the chart and answer the question.
The expenditure on Education is what percentage less than the expenditure on Defence?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 50%.
From the given pie chart
Difference between the expenditure of defense and education = 12 - 6 = 6
Percentage less = 6/12 × 100 = 50%
Thus,
The expenditure on education is 50% less than the expenditure on defense.