Pie Charts - General Aptitude

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

Q1:

If for an edition of the book, the cost of paper is Rs. 56250, then find the promotion cost for this edition.

A Rs. 20,000

B Rs. 22,500

C Rs. 25,500

D Rs. 28,125

ANS:B - Rs. 22,500

Let the Promotion Cost for this edition be Rs. p.

Then, 25 : 10 = 56250 : p     =>     p = Rs. ( 56250 x 10 ) = Rs. 22,500.
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