Data Interpretation Ques 247

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 is the male population above poverty line for State P if the female population below poverty line for State P is 2.1 million?

(1) 2.1 million

(2) 2.7 million

(3) 3.3 million

(4) 2.3 million

(5) 3 million

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3)

Total population of state P= x millions

Population below poverty line =35x100

Female population =611×35x100

6×35x1100=2.1

6×35x=2.1×1100

x=2.1×110035×6 =11 millions

Population above poverty line =11×65100 millions

Male population =11×65100×613=3.3 millions



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