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
Rs. 36
Rs. 37.50
Rs. 42
Rs. 44.25
Correct answer is B
Clearly, marked price of the book = 120% of C.P.
Also, cost of paper = 25% of C.P
Let the cost of paper for a single book be Rs. n.
Then, 120 : 25 = 180 : n => n = Rs. ( (25 x 180)/120 ) = Rs. 37.50
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
What is the central angle of the sector corresponding to the expenditure incurred on Royalty?
15°
24°
54°
48°
Correct answer is C
Central angle corresponding to Royalty = (15% of 360)° = ( 15/100 x 360 )° = 54°.
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
Rs. 19,450
Rs. 21,200
Rs. 22,950
Rs. 26,150
Correct answer is C
Let the amount of Royalty to be paid for these books be Rs. r.
Then, 20 : 15 = 30600 : r => r = Rs. ( (30600 x 15)/20 ) = Rs. 22,950
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