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Directions (1 - 4): Study the pie chart and answer the given questions.
The total expenditure of a company for a particular month is Rs. 60000. The various heads of expenditure I to IV are indicated in a pie chart given below. These heads are:
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1
What percentage of total expenditure is on electricity?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Corresponding angle for expenditure on electricity = 72°
∵ 360° ≡ 100%
∴ Total expenditure on electricity
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{72}{360}\times100 \cr & = 20\% \cr} $$
2
What percentage of total expenditure is on raw materials?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Corresponding angle for raw materials = 90°
∵ 360° ≡ 100%
Percentage of raw material
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{90}{360}\times100 \cr & = 25\% \cr} $$
3
Total expenditure on conveyance is?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Corresponding angle for conveyance = 90°
∵ 360° ≡ Rs. 60000
∴ Total expenditure of conveyance
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{90}{360}\times60000 \cr & =\text{Rs. 15000} \cr} $$
4
What is the amount spent on overhead expenses?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Corresponding angle for overhead expenses = 108°
∵ 360° ≡ Rs. 60000
Amount spent on overhead expenses
$$\eqalign{ & = \frac{108}{360}\times60000 \cr & = \text{Rs. 18000} \cr} $$