Quant : Quiz DI

Directions (1-4): The pie-graph given below shows the breakup of the cost of construction of a house. If the total cost of construction is `15, 00,000, answers the questions given below:

 

1.      The amount spent on labour is:

(A) 90,000                      (B) 2, 50,000  

(C) 3,60,000                   (D) 3,75,000

2.      The amount spent on bricks, steel and cement is what percentage of the total cost of construction?

(A) 50%                          (B) 54%          

(C) 72%                          (D) 75%

3.      The amount spent on timber is what percent of the amount spent on cement?

(A) 36%                          (B) 50%          

(C) 72%                          (D) 18%

4.      Out of total cost of construction what amount has been spent on labour and supervision?

(A) 1, 44,000                  (B) 3, 00,000  

(C) 6, 00,000                  (D) 7,50,000

Directions (5-8): The pie-chart given below shows the percentage of 3600 students enrolled in different hobby classes in a school. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow:

5.      What is the total number of students enrolled in stitching and Drama classes together?

(A) 684                           (B) 846                       

(C) 648                           (D) 864

6.      How many students are enrolled in painting classes?

(A) 550                           (B) 540                       

(C) 450                           (D) 520

7.      Number of students enrolled in painting classes are approximately what percent of those enrolled in singing classes?

(A) 83%                          (B) 92%          

(C) 78%                          (D) 66%

8.      What is the ratio of number of students enrolled in singing and Dancing classes together to those enrolled in Drama classes respectively?

(A) 3 : 5                          (B) 4 : 7                      

(C) 3 : 1                          (D) None of these

Answers With Explanation :

1.      (D)          

        Amount spent on labour

= (90/360)*1500000

      = 3, 75, 000

2.      (A) 

Amount spent on bricks, steel and cement

= [(54+54+72)/360]*100 = 50%

3.      (B) 

        % of amount spent on timber with respect to the amount spent on cement

        = (36/72)*100 = 50%

4.        (C)         

Amount spent on labour and supervision

= `[(90+54)/360]*1500000

= 6, 00,000

5.        (D)         

Required number of students

= (13 + 11) × 3600/100   = 864

6.        (B)         

Required number of students

= 15 × 3600/100 = 540

7.      (A) 

        15/18 × 100 = = 83.33 = 83% (Approx.)

8.      (C) 

        Ratio =(18 + 21)/ 13 =39/13= 3 : 1