The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is approximately what per cent of the total amount of salary paid during this period?

Answer: Option C

Total amount of bonus paid
= Rs. (3 + 2.52 + 3.84 + 3.68 + 3.96) lakh
= Rs. 17 lakh
Total Amount of salary paid
= Rs. (288 + 342 + 324 + 336 + 420) lakh
= Rs. 1710 lakh
∴ Required %
$$\begin{array}{rl}& =\left(\frac{17}{1710}\times 100\right)\%\\ & =\frac{170}{171}\%\\ & =0.99\%\\ & \approx 1\%\end{array}$$