Multiple choice

Study the following table and answer the question. Expenditure of a company (in lakh of rupees) per annum over the given years: Year Items of expenditure for the company Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes 2014 284 98 3.00 23.4 74 2015 342 112 2.52 32.5 98 2016 314 101 3.84 41.4 83 2017 346 134 3.68 36.6 88 2018 425 141 3.96 49.4 108 The total expenditure on all the items in 2014 was approximately what percent of the total expenditure in 2018?

  1. 65.32%

  2. 60.32%

  3. 68.32%

  4. 66.32%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total expenditure 2014 = 284 + 98 + 3.00 + 23.4 + 74 = 482.4. Total expenditure 2018 = 425 + 141 + 3.96 + 49.4 + 108 = 727.36. Percentage = (482.4 / 727.36) * 100 = 66.32%.

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