Question

    A company has five departments (A, B, C, D, and E). The pie chart below shows the percentage of the total budget allocated to each department in 2023. The total budget for 2023 is ₹5,00,000.

    In 2023, Department D overspent by 10% of its allocated budget. What is the total expenditure of Department D after the overspending?

    A ₹1,65,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹1,70,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹1,75,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹1,80,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Budget allocated to Department D = 30% of ₹5,00,000 = ₹1,50,000. Overspending = 10% of ₹1,50,000 = ₹15,000. Total expenditure of Department D = ₹1,50,000 + ₹15,000 = ₹1,65,000. Ans. a

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