Question

A pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a company's expenses: Salaries (40%), Rent (20%), Utilities (15%), Marketing (15%), Miscellaneous (10%). If total expenses are 110,00,000, what is the combined amount spent on Rent and Utilities? 
 

• A. 13,00,000
• B. 13,50,000
• C. 14,00,000
• D. 14,50,000

Hint:

For combined category questions, sum the percentages and multiply by the total to find the total amount, or calculate each separately and add.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: Identify percentages. Rent: 20%, Utilities: 15%. Combined percentage = $20 + 15 = 35%$. 
- Step 2: Calculate combined amount. Total expenses = ₹10,00,000. Combined amount = $35% \times 10,00,000 = 0.35 \times 10,00,000 = 3,50,000$. 
- Step 3: Verify with options. 13,50,000 matches option (2). 
- Step 4: Cross-check. Individual amounts: Rent = $0.2 \times 10,00,000 = 2,00,000$, Utilities = $0.15 \times 10,00,000 = 1,50,000$. Sum: $2,00,000 + 1,50,000 = 3,50,000$. 
- Step 5: Final conclusion. Option (2) 13,50,000 is the correct answer.