The following table shows the expenditure of a company (in ₹ lakh) per annum over the given years. Study the table and answer the question that follows.
| Year | Salary | Bonus | Interest on loans | Fuel and transport | Taxes |
| 2005 | 348 | 3.00 | 25.0 | 110 | 75 |
| 2006 | 405 | 4.25 | 28.5 | 145 | 90 |
| 2007 | 458 | 4.50 | 30.5 | 120 | 120 |
| 2008 | 389 | 4.85 | 38.0 | 168 | 100 |
| 2009 | 425 | 4.90 | 48.5 | 190 | 140 |
The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is what percentage of the total amount of fuels and transport paid during this period (correct to two places of decimals)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2.93%.
The total amount of bonus (in ₹ lakh) paid by the company = 3.00 + 4.25 + 4.50 + 4.85 + 4.90 = 21.50
The total amount (in ₹ lakh) of fuels and transport = 110 + 145 + 120 + 168 + 190 = 733
Required percentage = (21.50/733) × 100 = 2.933...% = 2.93% (approx)