Multiple choice

In a town of 2000 people, 60% are males. Out of the males, 40% are literate. If 55% of the total population is literate, what percentage of females is literate?

  1. 67.5%

  2. 72.5%

  3. 70.5%

  4. 77.5%

  5. 80.5%
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Explanation

Total population is 2000. Males = 60% of 2000 = 1200, so females = 800. Literate males = 40% of 1200 = 480. Total literate = 55% of 2000 = 1100. Literate females = 1100 - 480 = 620. Percentage of females literate = (620 / 800) * 100 = 77.5%.

AI explanation

The number of males in the town is 60% of 2000, which equals 1200, meaning there are 800 females. The total literate population is 55% of 2000, equaling 1100 people. Since 40% of the males are literate, there are 480 literate males; therefore, there are 620 literate females. The percentage of literate females is (620 / 800) * 100, which equals 77.5%. The result is 77.5%.

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