The following pie chart represents the total expenditure of Rs. 12,00,000 on several items in construction of a house in a village.

The percentage of the total expenditures spent on Cement, Wood and Plastic (correct to 2 decimal places) is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 42.22%
Calculations:
Total expenditure spent on cement, wood and plastic = 57° + 50° + 55° = 152°
We know that 1% = 3.6°
Hence, required percent = 152/3.6 = 42.22%