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).

$\therefore$ Population above poverty line $=\frac{76 x}{100}=\frac{19 x}{25}$ millions

Male population above poverty line $=\frac{2}{5} \times \frac{19 x}{25}=\frac{38 x}{125}$ millions

$\therefore \frac{38 x}{125}=1.9$ millions

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{1.9 \times 125}{38}=6.25$ millions



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