Pie Charts - General Aptitude

The following pie-chart shows the sources of funds to be collected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for its Phase II projects. Study the pie-chart and answers the question that follow.

Sources of funds to be arranged by NHAI for Phase II projects (in crores Rs.)

Q1:

If NHAI could receive a total of Rs. 9695 crores as External Assistance, by what percent (approximately) should it increase the Market Borrowing to arrange for the shortage of funds?

A 4.5%

B 7.5%

C 6%

D 8%

ANS:C - 6%

Shortage of funds arranged
through External Assistance
Therefore = Rs. (11486 - 9695) crores
= Rs. 1791 crores.
Therefore Increase required in Market Borrowing = Rs. 1791 crores.
Percentage increase required = ( 1791 x 100 ) % = 5.98% ~= 6%.
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