A town has a population of 75,000, of which 50% are males. Among the males, 35% are literate. It is further known that 45% of the total population is literate. Determine the percentage of literate females in the town.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Given:
Total Population = 75,000
Males = 50% ⇒ 37,500
Literate Males = 35%
Total Literate Population = 45%
According to the formula:
Percentage = (Part / Total) × 100
Total Literate Population = 45% of 75,000 = 33,750
Literate Males = 35% of 37,500 = 13,125
Literate Females = 33,750 − 13,125 = 20,625
Females = 75,000 − 37,500 = 37,500
Percentage = (20,625 / 37,500) × 100 = 55%