In the Union Budget 2013–14, by approximately what percentage did the Defence Services budget estimate of 203,672 crore rupees exceed the 2012–13 revised estimate of 178,504 crore rupees? Round to…
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In the Union Budget 2013–14, by approximately what percentage did the Defence Services budget estimate of 203,672 crore rupees exceed the 2012–13 revised estimate of 178,504 crore rupees? Round to one decimal place.
12.1%
13.1%
14.1%
15.1%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 14.1%
The difference is 203,672 minus 178,504, or 25,168 crore rupees. Divide the difference by the 2012–13 revised estimate and multiply by 100. The result rounds to 14.1%.
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