Data Interpretation Ques 245

Question-

Directions : Study the following table carefully and answer the given questions.

State Percentage of Population below the poverty line Proportion of Males and Females
Below poverty line Above poverty line
M:F M:F
P 35 5:6 6:7
G 25 3:5 4:5
R 24 1:2 2:3
S 19 3:2 4:3
T 15 5:3 3:2

If the male population above poverty line for State R is 1.9 million, then what is the total population of State R?

(1) 4.5 million

(2) 4.85 million

(3) 5.35 million

(4) 6.25 million

(5) 6 million

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Correct Answer: (4)

Solution: (4)

Total population of state R= x millions (let).

Population above poverty line =76x100=19x25 millions

Male population above poverty line =25×19x25=38x125 millions

38x125=1.9 millions

x=1.9×12538=6.25 millions



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