The population of a district is 383000, out of which 221000 are males. 58% of the population is literate. If 58% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 58% .
Total population = 383000
Males = 221000
Females = 383000 − 221000 = 162000
Total literates = 58% of 383000 = 0.58 × 383000 = 222140
Literate males = 58% of 221000 = 0.58 × 221000 = 128180
Literate females = 222140 − 128180 = 93960
Percentage of females literate = (93960 ÷ 162000) × 100 = 58%