Question

The monthly salary for a person who follows the same expense pattern, but has a petrol expense of Rs 500 p.m., is:

• A. 2,500
• B. 3,000
• C. 5,000
• D. 6,500

Hint:

To find the total salary when a specific expense and its percentage are known, use the formula: \[ \text{Salary} = \frac{\text{Expense}}{\text{Percentage as a decimal}}. \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Pie Chart
The pie chart shows that petrol expense accounts for 10% of the monthly salary.
Step 2: Calculating the Monthly Salary
Given that the petrol expense is Rs 500, which is 10% of the monthly salary: \[ 10\% \text{ of Salary} = 500 \implies \text{Salary} = \frac{500}{0.10} = 5000 \text{ Rs}. \]
Step 3: Matching with the Options
The monthly salary is Rs 5,000, which corresponds to option (C). Final Answer: The monthly salary is (C) 5,000.