Directions: The pie-graph given below shows the breakup of the cost of…
2023
Directions: The pie-graph given below shows the breakup of the cost of construction of a house. Assuming that the total cost of construction is Rs 600000, answer the question given below:
The sum spent on work surpasses the sum spent on steel by
- A.
5% of the aggregate expense
- B.
10% of the aggregate expense
- C.
12% of the aggregate expense
- D.
13% of the aggregate expense
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Correct answer: B
From the pie chart:
Labour = 25%
Steel = 15%
Total cost of construction = Rs. 6,00,000
Amount spent on labour:
= 25% of 6,00,000
= Rs. 1,50,000
Amount spent on steel:
= 15% of 6,00,000
= Rs. 90,000
Excess amount spent on labour over steel:
= 1,50,000 − 90,000
= Rs. 60,000
Now, express this excess as a percentage of the total (aggregate) expenditure:
Percentage = (60,000 / 6,00,000) × 100
= 10%
Therefore, the sum spent on labour surpasses the sum spent on steel by 10% of the aggregate expense.
Answer: B. 10% of the aggregate expense