SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 75

SSC CHSL - 18th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q75

The following graph shows the data of five companies A, B, C, D, E with respect to the male and female ratio of employees above, or below the average salary.

If in the company D, the percentage of employees above the average salary is 16% which is equal to 80, then the number of employees below average salary are:

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 420.

Understanding/Application

People below average salary is 16% which is 80 in company D.

16% of the total number of people in company D = 80

Total number of people in company D = (80/16) x 100 = 500

Number of people below average salary = 500 - 80 = 420