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Directions: The following table gives the expenditure details of a family during the years 2011 to 2015. Item of Expenditure Expenditure (in Rs. Thousands) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Food 800 900 1,050 1,200 1,400 5,350 House Rent 150 150 210 240 300 1,050 Clothing 75 100 130 170 250 725 Fuel and Electricity 30 40 50 60 70 250 Education 150 170 200 260 300 1,080 Medical Expenses 75 90 100 110 150 525 Miscellaneous 220 250 260 360 430 1,520 Total 1,500 1,700 2,000 2,400 2,900 10,500

Considering the total expenditure for all the five years together, what is the percentage expenditure on house rent?

  1. 15%

  2. 10%

  3. 12%

  4. 8%
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Explanation

Total expenditure over 5 years is 10,500. Total house rent over 5 years is 1,050. Percentage = (1050 / 10500) * 100 = 10%.

AI explanation

The total expenditure on house rent across all five years is 150 + 150 + 210 + 240 + 300 = 1,050 thousands. The overall total expenditure for all items during these five years is 10,500 thousands. The required percentage is (1050 / 10500) * 100, which exactly equals 10 percent.

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