SSC CPO SI and ASI Model Paper 5

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Directions (Q. 142–146): The table given below shows the estimated cost of various items (in lakhs) in a construction project of a real estate company from 2009 to 2012. Study the table and select the most appropriate answers.

Year&Item	2009	2010	2011	2012
Cement	84	96	95	105
Steel	65	70	72	84
Brick	126	140	150	154
Tiles	32	27	36	40
Hardware	56	60	69	65
Electrical items	12	14	12	20
Other materials	25	31	34	33

Question : 145 of 200

Marks: +1, -0

If the actual cost exceeds the estimated cost of the company, then the additional cost is cut down by decreasing the cost of bricks. By what percentage of cost on bricks was reduced in 2011, if the actual cost of the company in that year was ` 486 lakhs?

9.25%
11.33%
12%
16.67%

Validate

Solution:

(3) Actual cost in 2011=₹ 486 lakhs
Estimated cost of company in 2011= ₹468 lakhs
Reduction in cost of bricks= ₹(486 – 468) = ₹18 lakhs
Percentage reduction on the cost of
bricks

= 18 /150×100= 12%

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