The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and the answer the questions based on it.

Various Expenditures (in percentage) Incurred in Publishing a Book

Royalty on the book is less than the printing cost by:

Royalty on the book is less than the printing cost by:

A.

5%

B.

10%

C.

20%

D.

25%

Correct answer is D

Printing Cost of book = 20% of C.P.

Royalty on book = 15% of C.P.

Difference = (20% of C.P.) - (15% of C.P) = 5% of C.P.

Therefore Percentage difference = ( Difference/Printing Cost x 100 ) %

= ( (5% of C.P.)/Printing Cost x 100 ) % = 25%