SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

The given pie chart show the monthly household expenditure of Family A and Family B under various heads. The monthly expenditure increased for Family A and FAmily B are Rs 50,000 and Rs 75,000 , respectively . 

Study charts carefully and answer the question that follows.

 

If the monthly expenditure of both families are combined together than the expenditure on Entertainment of both families together will be what percentage of the total monthly expenditure of both families ? Express your answer to the nearest integer .

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 4  i.e. 11%

 family A  expenditure on entertainment = (10 / 100) × 50000 = 5000

family B  expenditure on entertainment = (12 / 100) × 75000 = 9000

total expenditure = 5000+9000= 14000 .

percentage of the total monthly expenditure of both families = (14000/125000)×100 ~ 11%