The population of a district is 360000, out of which 225000 are males. 35% of the population is literate. If 17% 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. 65%.
Total population = 360000
Males = 225000 → Females = 360000 - 225000 = 135000
Total literates = 35% of 360000 = 126000
Literate males = 17% of 225000 = 38250
Literate females = 126000 - 38250 = 87750
Percentage of literate females = (87750 / 135000) × 100 = 65%