Data Interpretation Ques 248

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

In state R female population above poverty line is by what per cent more than that below poverty line?

(1) 185

(2) 85

(3) 105

(4) 160

(5) 125

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Correct Answer: (1)

Solution: (1)

Total population of state R =x millions

Population below poverty line =24x100 millions

Females =23×24x100 millions =4x25 millions

Population above poverty line =76x100=19x25 millions

Females =35×19x25 =57x125 millions

Difference =57x1254x25 =57x20x125=37x125 millions

Required per cent =37x1254x25×100 =37x125×254x×100=185%



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