Question

A company's 2015 expenses are: Salaries 40%, Rent 20%, Utilities 15%, Marketing 15%, Miscellaneous 10%. If total expenses are Rs. 50 lakh, how much is spent on Salaries?

• A. Rs. 15 lakh
• B. Rs. 20 lakh
• C. Rs. 25 lakh
• D. Rs. 30 lakh

Hint:

For pie chart calculations, multiply the total by the percentage (as a decimal) and verify the sum equals the total.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: Total expenses = Rs. 50 lakh. Salaries = 40%.
- Step 2: Calculate: $0.4 \times 50 = 20$ lakh.
- Step 3: Verify: $40% \times 50 = 20$.
- Step 4: Check total: Rent = $0.2 \times 50 = 10$, Utilities = $0.15 \times 50 = 7.5$, Marketing = $0.15 \times 50 = 7.5$, Miscellaneous = $0.1 \times 50 = 5$. Total = $20 + 10 + 7.5 + 7.5 + 5 = 50$.
- Step 5: Check options: Option (2) is Rs. 20 lakh, which matches.
- Step 6: Ensure correct percentage application.