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The cost of living index for the year 2007, considering the year 2000 as the base year, is 250. Find x.

A

167

B

158

C

150

D

162

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The correct Answer is:
C
Find the expenditure in the given years and cost of living index.
`=("Total expenditure in the current year")/("Total expenditure in the base year")xx100`.
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