In a company, 35% of employees are from a science background and th are from an arts background. The rest are either illiterate or with a commerce background. The number of illiterates is 300, which is of the commerce background. How many employees are from a science or arts background?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1100.
Commerce background employees = 300 × 2 = 600
Total other employees = 300 (illiterate) + 600 (commerce) = 900
Science background = 35% and Arts background = 1/5 = 20%
Combined science and arts background = 35% + 20% = 55%
Remaining percentage = 100% - 55% = 45%
Total employees = 900/0.45 = 2000
Employees from a science or arts background = 0.55 × 2000 = 1100