Question

The population of a district is 360000, out of which 225000 are males. 35% of the population is literate. If 17% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

• A. 68%
• B. 67%
• C. 63%
• D. 65%

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 65%

Total population = 360000
Males = 225000 ⇒ Females = 360000 − 225000 = 135000

Total literate people

35% of 360000
$= 0.35 \times 360000 = 126000$
Literate males

17% of 225000
$= 0.17 \times 225000 = 38250$
Literate females

$126000 - 38250 = 87750$
Percentage of literate females

$\frac{87750}{135000} \times 100 = 65\%$