Question

Study the given pie chart carefully and answer the question that follows.
The pie chart below shows the percentage of monthly expenditures of Paul and Balu, split across Rent, Investments, Food, Travel, Clothing and Medical.

If the salary of Balu is Rs. 15,000, what would be the expenditure on Investments and Food?

• A. Rs. 5450
• B. Rs. 4200
• C. Rs. 4560
• D. Rs. 5700
• E. Rs. 5900

Hint:

Add Balu's Investments % and Food % from the chart, then apply that combined percentage to his salary of Rs. 15,000.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

From the inner ring of the pie chart (Balu's expenditure), Investments account for 24% and Food accounts for 14% of his salary.

Step 1: Add the two percentages together.
\(24\% + 14\% = 38\%\)

Step 2: Balu's salary is Rs. 15,000. Find 38% of this salary.
\[38\% \text{ of } 15000 = \frac{38}{100}\times 15000 = 5700\]

So the combined expenditure on Investments and Food is Rs. 5700, option (d).