Question Detail
The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie chart and answer the following questions.
Royalty on the book is less than the printing cost by ?
- 20%
- 25%
- 30%
- 35%
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Printing cost of book = 20% of C.P.
Royalty on book = 15% of C.P.
Difference = (20%-15%) = 5% of C.P.
\begin{aligned}
\text{Percentage Differene =}\\
\left( \frac{Difference}{\text{Printing Cost}} *100 \right)\% \\
= \left( \frac{\text{5% of C.P.}}{\text{20% of C.P.}}*100 \right)\% \\
= 25\%
\end{aligned}