Introduction to Data Interpretation
Direction: The pie- chart, given here, shows various expenses of a publisher in the production and sale of a book. Study the chart and answer questions based on it.

- Miscellaneous expenses are what per cent of paper cost?
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Required percentage
= 4 × 100 = 40% 10 Correct Option: C
Required percentage
= 4 × 100 = 40% 10
- The measure of central angle for the section ‘printing cost’ is :
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∵ 100% ≡ 360°
∴ 35% ≡ 360 × 35 = 126° 100 Correct Option: A
∵ 100% ≡ 360°
∴ 35% ≡ 360 × 35 = 126° 100
- If the printing cost is $ 17,500, the ‘Royalty’ paid is :
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∵ 35% o 17500
∴ 15% ≡ 17500 × 15 = $ 7500 35 Correct Option: B
∵ 35% o 17500
∴ 15% ≡ 17500 × 15 = $ 7500 35
Direction: The pie- chart given here shows expenditures incurred by a family on various items and their savings, which amounts to $ 8,000 in a month. Study the chart and answer the questions based on the pie-chart

- How much more amount is spent on food than on housing?
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Difference in degree of amount spent on food & housing = (120 – 105)
= 15° 8000 × 15° = $ 2000 60 Correct Option: C
Difference in degree of amount spent on food & housing = (120 – 105)
= 15° 8000 × 15° = $ 2000 60
- What is the total expenditure of the family for the month?
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Total expenditure
= 8000 × (105 + 120 + 45 + 30) 60 = 8000 × 300 60 Correct Option: A
Total expenditure
= 8000 × (105 + 120 + 45 + 30) 60 = 8000 × 300 60