Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Total expenditure of 3 companies in 2005,
= (80 + 140 + 200)
= Rs. 420 lakh
Total expenditure of 3 companies in 2006,
= (100 + 190 + 250)
= Rs. 540 lakh
Total expenditure of 3 companies in 2007,
= Rs. 580 lakh
Total expenditure of 3 companies in 2008,
= Rs. 470 lakh
Total expenditure of 3 companies in 2009,
= Rs. 530 lakh
∴ The required answer is 2006.