A book has been co-authored by X and Y. The prices of the book in India and abroad are Rs. 800 and Rs. 1000 respectively. The royalties earned on sale in India and abroad are 10% b and 16% a respectively. The royalty amount is distributed among X and Y in the ratio 5 : 3. The given Bar Graph presents the number of copies of the hook sold in India (A) and abroad (B) during 2012-16.
What is the difference between the royalties earned by x and Y (in Rs.) during the years 2014 and 2015 taken together?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 57000
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Number of copies sold in India in 2014 & 2015 = (3.5 + 5) × 100 = 850 Number of copies sold in abroad in 2014 & 2015 = (4.5 + 5.5) × 100 = 1000 Selling amount in India = 850 × 800 = 680000 Selling amount in abroad = 1000 × 1000 = 1000000 Royalty received in India = 680000 × 10/100 = 68000 Royalty received in abroad = 1000000 × 16/100 = 160000 Total royalty = 68000 + 160000 = 228000 The royalty amount is distributed among X and Y in the ratio = 5 : 3 8 unit = 228000 ⇒ 2 unit = 57000 Difference between the royalties earned by x and Y = Rs. 57000 |