The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.
Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book
If for an edition of the book, the cost of paper is Rs. 56250, then find the promotion cost for this edition.
A.
Rs. 20,000
B.
Rs. 22,500
C.
Rs. 25,500
D.
Rs. 28,125
Correct answer is B
Let the Promotion Cost for this edition be Rs. p.
Then, 25 : 10 = 56250 : p => p = Rs. ( (56250 x 10)/25 ) = Rs. 22,500