Question
Download Solution PDFThe following table shows the percentage of population of four states below poverty line and the proportion of males and females below and above poverty line.
State |
Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line |
Proportion of Males and Females |
|
Below Poverty Line |
Above Poverty Line |
||
Males ∶ Females |
Males ∶ Females |
||
A |
10% |
2 ∶ 3 |
4 ∶ 5 |
B |
25% |
3 ∶ 5 |
3 ∶ 2 |
C |
28% |
1 ∶ 4 |
5 ∶ 3 |
D |
38% |
7 ∶ 1 |
7 ∶ 4 |
If the total population of State B is 7,200 , then what is the number of females below poverty line in that state?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven:
Total population of the state B = 7200
Calculation:
Total population below the poverty line of state B = 7200 × 25% = 1800
Number of females below the poverty line in the state B = (1800 × 5)/8
⇒ 9000/8 = 1125
∴ The correct answer is 1125.
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