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Question : Direction: The following pie chart shows the monthly expenses for food, house rent, clothing, education, fuel, and miscellaneous. Study the pie chart and answer the question.


If the expenditure on fuel is Rs. 3,000, the total expenditure excluding expenditure on house rent and education is:

Option 1: Rs. 11,600

Option 2: Rs. 12,000

Option 3: Rs. 12,400

Option 4: Rs.12,500


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 12,400


Solution : Percentage expenditure on house rent + education = 20 + 18 = 38%
Remaining expenses = 100 – 38 = 62%
Since 15% of the total expenses = Rs. 3,000
62% of the total expenses = $\frac{3000\times 62}{15}$ = Rs. 12,400
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 12,400.

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