Question

If the total amount spent during the year 2010 was Rs. 46000, the amount spent on food, was

• A. $Rs.2000$
• B. $Rs.10580$
• C. $Rs.23000$
• D. $Rs.2300$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Rs.10580$

: Total amount spent = $Rs.46000$
Amount spent on food $23\%$ of $46000$

Let $A$ be the required amount.
$A=\frac{23}{100}\times 46000$

$=Rs.10580$
Hence, the amount spent on food is $Rs.10580$