Direction: Study the bar-graph given below which shows the per cent distribution of total expenditures of a company under various expenses and answer the questions.
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If the interest on loans amounted to $ 2.45 millions, then the total amount of expenditure on advertisement, taxes and research and development is :
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- $ 7 millions
- $ 4.2 millions
- $ 5.4 millions
- $ 3 millions
Correct Option: B
According to given bar graph , we have
Given , The interest on loans = $ 2.45 millions
Percentage expenditure on interest on loans = 17.5%
Percentage expenditure on advertisement, tax and research and development = 15 + 10 + 5 = 30%
∵ 17.5% ≡ $ 2.45 million
| ∴ 30% ≡ $ |  | 2.45 | × 30 |  | million | |
| 17.5 |
Required answer = $ 4.2 million
