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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 .

Item of ExpenditureExpenditure (in ₹ Thousands)
20112012201320142015Total
Food8009001050120014005350
House Rent1501502102403001050
Clothing75100130170250725
Fuel and Electricity3040506070250
Education1501702002603001080
Medical Expenses7590100110150525
Miscellaneous2202502603604301520
Total1500170020002400290010500


Considering the total expenditure for all the five years together, what is the percentage expenditure on house rent ?
  1. 15%15 \%
  2. 10%10 \%
  3. 12%12 \%
  4. 8%8 \%

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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