The distribution of monthly expenditure of Ramesh on various items is shown in the following pie chart.

If the monthly income of Ramesh is `45,000, then find his total monthly expenditure (in `) on housing and transportation.

The correct answer is 15,750.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the Pie Chart:
By examining the provided pie chart, we can observe the percentage distribution of Ramesh's monthly expenditure on various items:
- Housing: 25%
- Education: 30%
- Transportation: 10%
- Food: 20%
- Entertainment: 15%

2. Determine the Combined Percentage for Housing and Transportation:
We need to find the total expenditure on housing and transportation. First, let's sum their individual percentages:

$\text{Total Percentage}=25\%(Housing)+10\%(Transportation)=35\%$

3. Calculate the Total Expenditure:
Ramesh's monthly income is given as 45,000. To find the expenditure, we calculate 35% of 45,000:

$\text{Expenditure}=35\%\text{of}45,000$

$=\frac{35}{100}\times 45,000$

$=35\times 450$

$=15,750$

Thus, the total monthly expenditure of Ramesh on housing and transportation is 15,750.