The following table represents the percentage expenditure of the annual income…
2024
The following table represents the percentage expenditure of the annual income of six persons A–F on six different items, namely, Food, Rent, Transport, Clothes, Entertainment and Miscellaneous. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.
If the amount of money spent on food by C and D is ₹144000 and ₹172800, respectively, then the annual income of C is ______ % of the annual income of D.
- A.
47.5
- B.
60
- C.
62.5
- D.
120
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Correct answer: C
Solution:
From the table:
C → Food = 24%
D → Food = 18%
C’s income = 144000 ÷ 24% = 144000 ÷ 0.24 = 600000
D’s income = 172800 ÷ 18% = 172800 ÷ 0.18 = 960000
Required percentage = (600000 ÷ 960000) × 100 = 62.5%
Final Answer: 62.5