The given pie chart represents the percentage-wise distribution of the total number of vanilla cakes and chocolate cakes sold every day. The total number of cakes sold in a week = 10500. Study the pie chart and answer the question that follows.
The ratio of number of vanilla cakes sold to the number of Chocolate cakes sold on Saturday is 4:3, the selling price of one Vanilla cake is Rs 8 and that of one chocolate cake is Rs 15, then the total amount earned (in Rs) by selling all Vanilla cakes and chocolate cakes on Saturday is:
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 18480
The total number of vanila and chocolate cakes sold on Saturday = 16% of 10500 = 1680
The ratio of the vanila and cholate cakes on Saturday = 4 : 3
Vanila : chocolate = (1680/7) × 4 : (1680/7) × 3 = 960 : 720
The total amount earned (in Rs) by selling all Vanilla cakes and chocolate cakes on Saturday = 960 × 8 + 720 × 15 =7680 + 10800 = Rs 18480