The following table shows the income and expenditure (in ₹ millions) of a…

2023

The following table shows the income and expenditure (in ₹ millions) of a certain Company during the five years from 2018 - 2022, along with profit % and loss % incurred in all these years. Some values are missing in the table (indicated by '-') that you are expected to calculate if required. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions that follow.

Year-wise Income, Expenditure and Profit/Loss of a Company

Year

Expenditure (in ₹ millions)

Income (in ₹ millions)

Profit %(+) / Loss %(-)

2018

192

-

+15%

2019

248

-

-

2020

210

-

+20%

2021

-

359.6

-

2022

-

-

-12%

What is the average of the income of the Company in 2018 and 2020 (in ₹ million)?

  1. A.

    220.8

  2. B.

    236.4

  3. C.

    252.2

  4. D.

    246.6

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Correct answer: B

Step 1: Calculate Income for 2018.

Income = Expenditure × (1 + Profit%)

Income (2018) = 192 × 1.15 = ₹220.8 million

Step 2: Calculate Income for 2020.

Income (2020) = 210 × 1.20 = ₹252 million

Step 3: Calculate Average Income.

Average = (220.8 + 252) / 2 = ₹236.4 million

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