6. The following pie diagram represents expenditure on
different items in constructing a building. Answer the following questions :
(a) Find the expenditure of each of the items if the
total construction cost is Rs. 5,40,000.
(b) Which is the item with the maximum expenditure ?
(c) Which is the item with the minimum expenditure ?
Sol.
Total expenditure = Rs. 540000
a.
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Particulars
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Measure of Central Angle
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Expenditure in Rs.
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Bricks
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500
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(50÷ 360)× 540000 = 75000
|
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Cement
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750
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(75÷ 360)× 540000 = 112500
|
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Steel
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450
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(45÷ 360)× 540000 = 67500
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Timber
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900
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(90÷ 360)× 540000 = 135000
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Labour
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1000
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(100÷360)×540000 = 150000
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Total
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3600
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Total Expenditure = 540000
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(b)
The item with maximum expenditure is labour.
(c) The item
with minimum expenditure is steel.
