SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 74

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q74

Study the Table Properly and answer by interpreting the data.
The table shows the percentage population of five districts in a state below poverty line and the proportion of males and females.

District Percentage of Population below poverty line Propportion of Male and Female
Below Poverty Line (M : F) Above Poverty Line (M : F)
D1 15 2 : 3 3 : 2
D2 18 3 : 4 7 : 5
D3 20 2 : 5 3 : 4
D4 25 5 : 2 4 : 3
D5 12 3 : 7 2 : 7

The total population in D1, is 30,000. The number of female under below poverty line in the district D1, is.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 2700

Total population of D1 = 30000

Population of D1 below poverty line = 15% of 30000 = (15/100) × 30000 = 4500

Number of Females of D1 below poverty line = (4500 × 3)/(2 + 3) = 13500/5 = 2700