Data Interpretation Ques 246

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

What will be the number of females above poverty line in the State S if it is known that the population of State S is 7 million?

(1) 3 million

(2) 2.13 million

(3) 1.33 million

(4) 5.7 million

(5) 4 million

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Correct Answer: (2)

Solution: (2)

Population of state S =7 millions

Population above poverty line =7×71100=4.97 millions

Number of females =(37×4.97) millions =2.13 millions



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