The population of a district is 335000, out of which 214000 are males. 31% of the population is literate. If 31% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 31%
Total population = 335000
Males = 214000, Females = 335000 − 214000 = 121000
Total literates = 31% of 335000 = 0.31 × 335000 = 103850
Literate males = 31% of 214000 = 0.31 × 214000 = 66340
Literate females = Total literates − Literate males = 103850 − 66340 = 37510
Percentage of females literate = (37510 ÷ 121000) × 100
= 0.31 × 100 = 31%