IIM B UG (B.Sc-Hons.)- Sample Paper 2026 · Quant & DI · Question 9

IIM B UG (B.Sc-Hons.)- Sample Paper 2026 question on Line Graph, with the answer and a step-by-step solution.

Line GraphData InterpretationMultiple choiceMedium

Set 1: Line graph — annual income and expenditure, 2021 to 2025 (Q4–Q7) — this question belongs to a set. Read the full set with all 4 questions →

Directions: Study the following graph carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Profit = income − expenditure. One lakh rupees = Rs 100,000.

For 2022 and 2023 combined, what was profit as a percentage of total expenditure? Round to two decimal places.
  1. A
    33.33%
  2. B
    25.00%
  3. C
    29.41%
  4. D
    27.78%
Pick an option, then check.
Answer & solution

Answer: Option C

Combined profit = (100 − 80) + (120 − 90) = 20 + 30 = 50 lakh.

Combined expenditure = 80 + 90 = 170 lakh.

Percentage = (50 ÷ 170) × 100 = 29.41%.

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