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Current Question
Of 1000 inhabitants, 60% are males, and 20% of males are literate. If 25% of the total population is literate, what percent of females are literate?
  • A. 22.5%
  • B. 27.5%
  • C. 32.5%
  • D. 37.5%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Total literates − male literates gives female literacy = 32.5%.
Related Question 1
The population of a town is 45000. If 5/9 are males, what percentage are females?
  • A. 60%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 45%
  • D. 40%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Females = 4/9 → (4/9)×100 = 44.44% ≈ 50% (closest).
Related Question 2
The population of a town increased from 175000 to 262500 in 10 years. Find the average annual percentage increase.
  • A. 4.37%
  • B. 5%
  • C. 6%
  • D. 8.75%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Using the compound growth formula gives ≈ 5% annually.
Related Question 3
If cost price is Rs. 1000 and selling price is Rs. 850, loss percent is ____.
  • A. 10%
  • B. 12%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 20%
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Loss = 150 → 15%.
Related Question 4
If cost price is Rs. 800 and selling price is Rs. 1000, profit percent is ____.
  • A. 20%
  • B. 25%
  • C. 30%
  • D. 15%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Profit = 200 → 200/800 ×100 = 25%.
Related Question 5
In an office, 6400 employees and 65% are males. How many females?
  • A. 1040
  • B. 2240
  • C. 3120
  • D. 4160
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Females = 35% of 6400 = 2240.