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Direction: The following pie–chart shows the monthly expenditure of a family on various items. If the family spends $ 825 on clothing, answer the questions.

  1. The ratio of average of expenses on food, clothing and miscellaneous items to the average of expenses on savings and rent is
    1. 3 : 2
    2. 1 : 3
    3. 2 : 1
    4. 1 : 1
Correct Option: D

As per the given pie chart in question ,
The corresponding angle for food = 108°
The corresponding angle for clothing = 36°
The corresponding angle for miscellaneous = 72°
The corresponding angle for savings = 54°
The corresponding angle for rent = 90°
Required ratio = Average of expenses on food, clothing and miscellaneous : Average of expenses on savings and rent

Required ratio =
108 + 36 + 72
:
54 + 90
32

Required ratio =
216
:
144
= 72 : 72 = 1 : 1
32



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