The given table shows the expenditure of a company (in lakh rupees) per annum over the years.
| Year | Salary | Fuel and transport | Bonus | Interest on loan | Taxes |
| 2005 | 212 | 78 | 4.00 | 24.6 | 88 |
| 2006 | 225 | 98 | 4.25 | 29.7 | 110 |
| 2007 | 236 | 105 | 4.75 | 36.8 | 125 |
| 2008 | 247 | 125 | 5.55 | 42.3 | 103 |
| 2009 | 295 | 145 | 6.25 | 49.6 | 118 |
| 2010 | 325 | 155 | 6.85 | 58.4 | 135 |
The total expenditure on all these categories in 2006 is what percentage (rounded off to two places of decimals) of the total expenditure in 2009?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 76.07%.
Total expenditure (in lakh rupees) on all categories in 2006 = 225 + 98 + 4.25 + 29.7 + 110 = 466.95
Total expenditure (in lakh rupees) on all categories in 2009 = 295 + 145 + 6.25 + 49.6 + 118 = 613.85
Required percentage = (466.95/613.85) × 100 = 76.069...% = 76.07% (approx)
Therefore, the total expenditure on all these categories in 2006 was 76.07% of the total expenditure in 2009.