Following expenditure was incurred by a company under different heads: Year Salary Cost of components Power Interest Taxes 2000 288 296 26.4 12.2 32.0 2001 299 332 28.4 14.2 34.6 2002 298 382 26.2…
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Following expenditure was incurred by a company under different heads:
Total expenditure in 2000 was what percentage of total expenditure in 2003?
| Year | Salary | Cost of components | Power | Interest | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 288 | 296 | 26.4 | 12.2 | 32.0 |
| 2001 | 299 | 332 | 28.4 | 14.2 | 34.6 |
| 2002 | 298 | 382 | 26.2 | 14.8 | 38.8 |
| 2003 | 305 | 410 | 28.6 | 15.2 | 42.4 |
| 2004 | 316 | 428 | 32.0 | 14.3 | 42.6 |
Total expenditure in 2000 was what percentage of total expenditure in 2003?
- 60.03%
- 81.70%
- 76.56%
- 122.39%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 81.70%
Total 2000 = 288+296+26.4+12.2+32 = 654.6; total 2003 = 305+410+28.6+15.2+42.4 = 801.2. 654.6/801.2 = 81.70%.
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