Question 5
EasyOriginal questionThe table shows a family's monthly spending, in rupees, for three months.
| Item | January | February | March |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| Food | 9,000 | 8,400 | 9,600 |
| Transport | 2,400 | 3,000 | 2,700 |
| Education | 4,500 | 4,500 | 6,000 |
| Other | 1,500 | 2,100 | 2,700 |
What percentage of the family's February spending went on food?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
February total: .
Food share: .
Worth noting
30.6% is January's food share. 25.5% divides February's food bill by March's total. 70% compares food with rent instead of with the total.
- Concept
- Share of one item in a column total
- Typical timeTypical
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