Pie Chart: Exercise-5

Overview:

 Questions and Answers Type: MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions). Main Topic: Data Interpretation. Data Interpretation Sub-topic: Pie Graph Questions and Answers. Number of Questions: 5 Questions with Solutions.

Directions: A pie-chart given below shows the expenditure of a family in percentage during the year 2016. Study the graph and answer the questions given below.

1. If the total amount spent during the year 2016 was Rs.150,000, then find the amount spent on the education?

1. Rs.35,000
2. Rs.30,000
3. Rs.37,500
4. Rs.32,500

Solution: 25% of the total amount spent on the education, Hence $$= \frac{150,000 \times 25}{100}$$ $$= Rs.37,500$$

1. If the total amount spent during the year 2016 was Rs.150,000, then find the amount spent on transport and housing together?

1. Rs.25,000
2. Rs.30,000
3. Rs.32,000
4. Rs.35,000

Solution: The family spent total 20% on transport and housing together, Hence $$= \frac{150,000 \times 20}{100}$$ $$= Rs.30,000$$

1. According to the graph, maximum amount spent on

1. Education
2. Savings
3. Others
4. Housing

Solution: The family spent 25% on education, which is the highest.

1. Find the ratio of the total amount of money spent on 'others' to that spent on 'education'?

1. 1:2
2. 2:3
3. 3:5
4. 5:7

Solution: The family spent 15% on 'others' and 25% on 'education', Hence required the ratio, $$= 15 : 25$$ $$= 3 : 5$$

1. If the total amount spent during the year 2016 was Rs.150,000, then find the amount the family saved?

1. Rs.15,000
2. Rs.20,000
3. Rs.25,000
4. Rs.30,000

Solution: According to the graph the family saved 20% of the total amount, Hence $$= \frac{150,000 \times 20}{100}$$ $$= Rs.30,000$$