GATE EC 2014 Set 4 — Question 9
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A firm producing air purifiers sold 200 units in 2012. The following pie chart presents the share of raw material, labour, energy, plant & machinery, and transportation costs in the total manufacturing cost of the firm in 2012. The expenditure on labour in 2012 is Rs. 4,50,000. In 2013, the raw material expenses increased by 30% and all other expenses increased by 20%. What is the percentage increase in total cost for the company in 2013?
Correct answer
22 to 22
Solution
1.Calculate Total Cost in 2012 ():
Labour cost is given as 15% of the total cost.2.Breakdown of 2012 Costs:
- Raw Material () = of
- Other Costs () = of
- Raw Material increases by 30%:
- All other expenses increase by 20%:
- Total Cost in 2013 () =
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