The following table shows the percentage of population of four states below poverty line and the proportion of males and females below and above poverty line.
| State |
Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line |
Proportion of Males and Females | |
| Below Poverty Line | Above Poverty Line | ||
| Males : Females | Males : Females | ||
| A | 10% | 2 : 3 | 4 : 5 |
| B | 25% | 3 : 5 | 3 : 2 |
| C | 28% | 1 : 4 | 5 : 3 |
| D | 38% | 7 : 1 | 7 : 4 |
If the total population of State B is 7,200, then what is the number of females below poverty line in that state?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1,125.
Given, total population of State B = 7,200
So, population below poverty line = 25% of 7200
⇒ (25 × 7200)/100 = 1800
Ratio of Males : Females = 3 : 5
So total females in state B below poverty line = × 1800 = 1,125