The population of a district is 385000, out of which 168000 are males. 52% of the population is literate. If 21% 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. 76%.
Total population = 3,85,000
Male population = 1,68,000
Female population = 3,85,000 – 1,68,000 = 2,17,000
Total literates = 52% of 3,85,000 = 2,00,200
Literate males = 21% of 1,68,000 = 35,280
Literate females = Total literates – Literate males = 2,00,200 – 35,280 = 1,64,920
Percentage of literate females = (1,64,920 ÷ 2,17,000) × 100 ≈ 76%