Percentage of six expenditure heads for three companies A, B, C. Dashes are values not given. Total expenditure: A Rs 80 lakh, B Rs 90 lakh, C Rs 75 lakh.
| Company | Total Exp (Rs lakh) | Salary (%) | Infrastructure (%) | Transportation (%) | Bonus (%) | Raw Material (%) | Misc (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 80 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 10 | — | — |
| B | 90 | — | 15 | 14 | — | 9 | — |
| C | 75 | 21 | 24 | — | — | — | — |
What is the average expenditure of the three companies on Infrastructure?
A12.2 lakh
B15.3 lakh ✓ Correct
C16.4 lakh
D17.5 lakh
Correct answer: (B) 15.3 lakh
Explanation
The average expenditure on Infrastructure is 15.3 lakh.
Company A spends 18 percent of 80 lakh, which is 14.4 lakh.
Company B spends 15 percent of 90 lakh, which is 13.5 lakh.
Company C spends 24 percent of 75 lakh, which is 18 lakh.
The total is 14.4 plus 13.5 plus 18, that is 45.9 lakh.
Dividing by 3 gives an average of 15.3 lakh.
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