RRB NTPC · Question 18
Direction: Study the following table to answer the questions given below. Expenditure per year of a company in given years (In lakhs Rs)
| Year | Salary | Fuel and Transportation | Bonus | Interest on Loans | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 288 | 98 | 3.00 | 23.4 | 83 |
| 2009 | 342 | 112 | 2.52 | 32.5 | 108 |
| 2010 | 324 | 101 | 3.84 | 41.6 | 74 |
| 2011 | 336 | 133 | 3.68 | 36.4 | 88 |
| 2012 | 420 | 142 | 3.96 | 49.4 | 98 |
The ratio between total expenditure on tax in all years and total expenditure on fuel and transport in all years is approximately: A. 10 : 13 B. 15 : 18 C. 2 : 3 D. 4 : 7
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Answer: (D) A
Explanation
Total taxes = 83 + 108 + 74 + 88 + 98 = 451 lakh. Total fuel and transport = 98 + 112 + 101 + 133 + 142 = 586 lakh. 451 : 586 ≈ 0.77 ≈ 10 : 13.