Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Of 1,000 dogs, 72% are male. Among the males, 3 out of 5 were over the age 5. How many of the dogs were males age 5 or older?

  1. 432

  2. 424

  3. 144

  4. 484

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Explanation

Total dogs = 1000. Male dogs = 72% of 1000 = 720. Males over age 5 = (3/5) × 720 = 432. This is a straightforward percentage and fraction problem.

AI explanation

Of 1,000 dogs, 72% are male, giving 720 male dogs. Of these, 3/5 are age 5 or older: 720 × 3/5 = 432.