Table Charts - General Aptitude

Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.

Expenditures of a Company (in Lakh Rupees) per Annum Over the given Years.

Year Item of Expenditure
Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes
1998288983.0023.483
19993421122.5232.5108
20003241013.8441.674
20013361333.6836.488
20024201423.9649.498
Q1:

The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is approximately what percent of the total amount of salary paid during this period?

A 0.1%

B 0.5%

C 1%

D 1.25%

ANS:C - 1%

Required percentage
= [ (3.00 + 2.52 + 3.84 + 3.68 + 3.96) x 100 ] %
(288 + 342 + 324 + 336 + 420)
= [ 17 x 100 ] %
1710
~= 1%.