A country's budget allocation to various sectors of the economy is shown in the pie chart. What is the ratio of expenditure of health to Agriculture?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Economics - 2018 Subject: Economics

Question 1 Report

A country's budget allocation to various sectors of the economy is shown in the pie chart.

What is the ratio of expenditure of health to Agriculture?

2:3

3:4

4:3

5:4

Answer Details

Total budget =$7,200

Expenditure on Health = x/$7200 × 3600 = 600

3600x = 600 × $7200

x = 600×$7200/3600

x = $1,200

Therefore, the budget allocated to Health is $1,200

Expenditure on Agriculture =x /$7200 × 3600 = 800

3600x = 800 × $7200

x = 800 × $7200/3600

x=$1,600

Therefore, the budget allocated to Agriculture is $1,600

Ratio of expenditure on Health to Agriculture;

Ratio=1200:1600

=3:4

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