Study the given table and answer the question that follows.The table shows data of population and literacy/illiteracy rate among the population in three different villages.
| Village | Respective ratio between number of males and females |
Percentage of literates (Males and females) out of total population |
Number of illiterates |
| P | 2 : 5 | 45 | 380 |
| Q | 3 : 7 | 65 | 270 |
| R | 1 : 3 | 80 | 150 |
The number of illiterates in village R is what percentage less than that in village P?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. .
Given that
The number of illiterates in village R = 150
The number of illiterates in village P = 380
Hence, the required % = [(380 - 150)/380] × 100 = 23000/38 =