The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.
If for a certain quantity of books, the publisher has to pay Rs. 30,600 as printing cost, then what will be the amount of paper cost to be paid for these books?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Rs. 38,250
Printing cost = 20%
20% = 30600
1% = 30600/20 = 1530
paper cost = 25%
25% = 1530 × 25 = Rs 38250