The bar graph shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure of a company under various expense heads during 2003. 

If the interest on loans amounted to ₹3.15 crores, then the total amount of expenditure on salary, taxes and infrastructure is: 

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  1. 9 crores
  2. 7.8 crores
  3. 5.5 crores
  4. 8.5 crores

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Option 1 : 9 crores
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Calculation:

According to the question,

17.5% = 3.15 cr

1% = 3.15/17.5

100% = 18 cr

⇒ 18 cr

Now,

Total of expenditure on salary, taxes and infrastructure = 20 + 10 + 20

⇒ 50%

So, 50% = 0.18 × 50

⇒ 9 cr

∴ The required answer is 9 crores.

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