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Direction: The bar-graph given below shows the percentage distribution of total expenditures of a company under various expense heads during 2013. Study the graph and answer the given questions.

  1. The expenditure on the interest on loans is what percent more than the expenditure on transport?
    1. 5%
    2. 10%
    3. 20%
    4. 40%
Correct Option: D

On the basis of given graph in question ,
The expenditure on the interest on loans = 17.5
The expenditure on transport = 12.5
Change in expenditure = 17.5 - 12.5 = 5

Required percent =
Change in expenditure
× 100
The expenditure on transport

Required percent =
5
× 100
12.5

Required percent =
500
= 40%
12.5



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