Question

The following pie-chart(not draw to scale) shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chary and answer the question.
If for an edition of the book, the cost of paper is Rs. $56250$, then find the promotion cost for this edition.

• A. Rs. $20000$
• B. Rs. $22500$
• C. Rs. $25500$
• D. Rs. $28125$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Rs. $22500$

Let the promotion cost of edition be $Rs.x$.

Then, $\frac{25}{10}=\frac{56250}{x}$

$x=\frac{56250\times 10}{25}$

$\therefore$ $x=Rs.22500$

$\therefore$ Promotion cost of edition is $Rs.22500$