Question

The population of a district is 384000, out of which 192000 are males. 69% of the population is literate. If 53% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

• A. 84%
• B. 87%
• C. 85%
• D. 82%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 85%

Total population = 384000
Males = 192000 ⇒ Females = 384000 − 192000 = 192000

Total literate people = 69% of 384000
$= ( 0.69 \times 384000 = 264960 )$

Literate males = 53% of 192000
$= ( 0.53 \times 192000 = 101760 )$

Literate females = Total literates − Literate males
= 264960 − 101760 = 163200

Percentage of literate females:
$\frac{163200}{192000} \times 100 = 85\%$

Answer: 85%