The population of a district is 372000, out of which 168000 are males. 20% of the population is literate. If 20% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 20%.
Total population = 372000
Males = 168000
Literate total = 20% of 372000 = 74400
Literate males = 20% of 168000 = 33600
Literate females = 74400 − 33600 = 40800
Total females = 372000 − 168000 = 204000
Percentage of females literate = 40800/204000 × 100 = 20%