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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 14

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q14

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 Study the given information and answer the question below.

The following table provides data regarding the population and literacy/illiteracy rates among the populations in three different cities.

Cities    Ratio of Males to Females Percentage of Literates (Males and Females) Number of Illiterates (Males and Females)
X              7 : 9                                  78%                                                    2560
Y              3 : 7                                  83%                                                    2780
Z              5 : 2                                  92%                                                    3540

 

 

 

The number of illiterates in village Y is what percentage less than that in village Z?
(Round off to 2 decimal places.)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e 21.47%.

The number of illiterates in village Y = 2780

The number of illiterates in village Z = 3540

Difference = 3540 - 2780 = 760

percentage less than that in village Z = 760/3540 × 100 = 21.468 or 21.47%