The above pie chart shows the contribution of various factors towards the price in 2008
If the manufacturing cost and the profit remained constant for 2008 and 2009, and if the logistics cost for 2008 and 2009 were Rs 200 and Rs 270, what was the percentage increase in raw material cost?
A
40
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B
50
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C
60
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D
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Solution
The correct option is C
60
Logistics cost for 2008 = Rs 200 So, total cost = Rs 1000 Hence, Raw material cost in 2008 = Rs 300 Total cost in 2009 =Rs 1250 So increase in raw material cost = Rs 180