Question : Directions: The expenses of a country for a particular year are given in the pie chart. Read it carefully and answer the question.
If the total amount spent by the government during the year was Rs 3,00,000 crore, then the amount spent on development is more than the amount spent on sports by:
Option 1: Rs. 30,000 crore
Option 2: Rs. 45,000 crore
Option 3: Rs. 35,000 crore
Option 4: Rs. 25,000 crore
Correct Answer: Rs. 30,000 crore
Solution :
Total amount spent on Government = Rs. 3,00,000 crore
We know that 100% = 3,00,000 crore
So 1% =
Also 360º = 3,00,000 crore
Amount spent on state development = 15%
Amount spent on sports = 18°
Amount spent on state development =
Amount spent on sports = 18° =
Required difference = Rs. 45,000 crore – Rs. 15,000 crore = Rs. 30,000 crore
∴ The amount spent on state development exceeds that on sports by Rs. 30,000 crore.
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 30,000 crore.
