A town has males and females in a ratio of 3:2. After 5 years, the male population increases by 10%, and the female population by 25%. What is the new ratio?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 33:25.
Let males = 3x, females = 2x
After increase:
Males = 3x × =
Females = 2x × =
Ratio = () : () = 33 : 25