Question

Answer the following question based on the graph given below which shows the usage of different metals (in metric tons) in the country over the period of a year. The figures in the brackets indicate the average cost of the metal per kilogram of the metal over the year.



What is the approximate total amount spent on all the 3 metals together for the year?

• A. 168.35 million
• B. 216.25 million
• C. 267.5 million
• D. 133.75 million

Answer 1

The correct option is A 168.35 million

Option (a)
Total amount spent on Steel = (74+36+62+78)*1000*260 = $65000000TotalamountspentonIron=(89+24+37+45)\ast 1000\ast 180=$35100000
Total amount spent on copper = (63+53+59+35)*1000*325 = $68250000Overall=$168.35 million