Question

Using the same pie chart, if Marketing expenses are reduced by 20%, how much is spent on Marketing?

• A. Rs. 5 lakh
• B. Rs. 6 lakh
• C. Rs. 7 lakh
• D. Rs. 8 lakh

Hint:

For percentage reductions, multiply by $(1 - \text{reduction percentage})$ to find the new amount.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: Marketing = 15% of Rs. 50 lakh = $0.15 \times 50 = 7.5$ lakh.
- Step 2: Reduce by 20%: $7.5 \times (1 - 0.2) = 7.5 \times 0.8 = 6$ lakh.
- Step 3: Verify: 20% of 7.5 = $0.2 \times 7.5 = 1.5$, so $7.5 - 1.5 = 6$.
- Step 4: Check options: Option (2) is Rs. 6 lakh, which matches.
- Step 5: Ensure correct reduction percentage.
- Step 6: Confirm calculation accuracy.