The following table gives the expenditure details of a family during the years 2011 to 2015 . Item of ExpenditureExpenditure (in ₹ Thousands) 20112012201320142015Total Food 800 900 1050 1200 1400…
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The following table gives the expenditure details of a family during the years 2011 to 2015 .
Considering the total expenditure for all the five years together, what is the percentage expenditure on house rent ?
| Item of Expenditure | Expenditure (in ₹ Thousands) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | Total | |
| Food | 800 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1400 | 5350 |
| House Rent | 150 | 150 | 210 | 240 | 300 | 1050 |
| Clothing | 75 | 100 | 130 | 170 | 250 | 725 |
| Fuel and Electricity | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 250 |
| Education | 150 | 170 | 200 | 260 | 300 | 1080 |
| Medical Expenses | 75 | 90 | 100 | 110 | 150 | 525 |
| Miscellaneous | 220 | 250 | 260 | 360 | 430 | 1520 |
| Total | 1500 | 1700 | 2000 | 2400 | 2900 | 10500 |
Considering the total expenditure for all the five years together, what is the percentage expenditure on house rent ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - \(10 \%\)
Total house rent over the five years is 1050 thousand out of a grand total of 10500 thousand. 1050/10500 = 10%.
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