The following table provides the annual expenditure (in ₹ Crores) of four administrative departments in a state over three fiscal years, with some values missing (indicated by dashes '—').
| Department | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | Total Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 450 | — | 520 | 1450 |
| Education | — | 680 | 740 | 2000 |
| Healthcare | 350 | 420 | — | 1250 |
| Infrastructure | 820 | 970 | 1110 | — |
| Total | 2200 | — | 2850 | — |
Based on the data provided, what is the difference (in ₹ Crores) between the average department expenditure in 2022-23 and the average department expenditure in 2021-22?
Answer: 87.5 ₹ Crores
Answer
The difference between the average department expenditure in 2022-23 and 2021-22 is 87.5 ₹ Crores.
To find the difference between the average expenditures, we calculate the missing values first. For 2021-22, Education expenditure is ₹ Crores. Total 2021-22 expenditure is ₹ Crores, making the average ₹ Crores. For 2022-23, Agriculture expenditure is ₹ Crores. Total 2022-23 expenditure across all four departments is ₹ Crores, making the average ₹ Crores. The difference between the averages is ₹ Crores.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Deriving missing grid values using row totals and computing comparative averages.
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