Question

A pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a company's expenses: Salaries (40%), Rent (20%), Utilities (15%), Marketing (15%), Miscellaneous (10%). If total expenses are 1,10,00,000, what is the amount spent on Salaries? 
 

• A. 12,00,000
• B. 13,00,000
• C. 14,00,000
• D. 15,00,000

Hint:

For pie chart questions, multiply the given percentage (as a decimal) by the total amount to find the specific category’s value.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Step 1: Identify Salaries percentage. Salaries account for 40% of total expenses. 
- Step 2: Calculate Salaries amount. Total expenses = 1,10,00,000. Amount for Salaries = $40% \times 10,00,000 = 0.4 \times 10,00,000 = 4,00,000$. 
- Step 3: Verify with options. 14,00,000 matches option (3). 
- Step 4: Cross-check. Total percentages: $40 + 20 + 15 + 15 + 10 = 100%$. Calculation is consistent. 
- Step 5: Final conclusion. Option (3) 14,00,000 is the correct answer.