SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 62

SSC CGL - 18 April 2022 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

The given bar graph shows the income and expenditure (in crores Rs) of a company over 5 years, from 2014 to 2018.Study the bar graph and answer the question that follows.

In which of the following years is the ratio of income to expenditure the minimum?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 2018

Calculations:

Ratio of income to expenditure in 2014 = 225/175 = 1.29

Ratio of income to expenditure in 2015 = 280/250 = 1.12

Ratio of income to expenditure in 2016 = 325/175 = 1.18

Ratio of income to expenditure in 2017 = 350/300 = 1.16

Ratio of income to expenditure in 2018 = 350/325 = 1.08

Hence, the ratio of income to expenditure the minimum in 2018.