The following table showing the percentage of the total population of a state in different age groups.
|
Age group (in years) |
Population (in percentage) |
|
0-15 |
31 |
|
15-25 |
5.25 |
|
25-35 |
14.25 |
|
35-45 |
14.50 |
|
45-55 |
17.25 |
|
55 & above |
17.75 |
|
Total |
100 |
Out of every 50,000 people, find the approximate number of persons below the age of 35.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e 25,250
Total population = 50,000
The percentage of people below the age of 35 = 31 + 5.25 + 14.25
⇒ 50.5%
⇒ (50.5 / 100) × 50,000
⇒ 25,250