Question

The pie chart given below shows the spending of a family on different articles for the year 2000. Analyse the pie chart and answer the questions which follow
Q. If the amount spent on Entertainment during the year 2000 was Rs. 40000, the amount spent on Education during the year was

• A. 37500
• B. 70000
• C. 50000
• D. 48000

Answer 1

The correct option is C 50000

Amount spent on Entertainment = 16% of total income = 40000
Overall income = $\frac{40000}{16}\times 100=25000$
Amount spent on Education = 20% of income = $\frac{20}{100}\times 250000=50000$