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Q · Data InterpretationMedium · 45s
If the expenditure on education is Rs.2,700 more than that on housing, then the total expenditure on food and clothing is:
TopicData Interpretation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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From figure above,
Expenditure on education = 750
And expenditure on house = 600
Now, according to question:
75°-60°=2700
15°=2700
1°=180
So, (125°+18°)=143°
=180×143°= Rs 25740
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Final Answer: Option D — Rs.25,400