The table given below shows the distribution of employees in four different companies in 2022.
| Company |
Number of zones |
Average number of employees per zones | Male :Female |
| A | 30 | 300 | 3:5 |
| B | 35 | 400 | 5:3 |
| C | 27 | 500 | 4:5 |
| D | 25 | 450 | 5:4 |
Find the total number of male employees working in company D in 2022.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 6250.
Total number of zones in Company D = 25
Average number of employees per zone in Company D = 450
Total number of employees in Company D = 25 × 450 = 11250
The ratio of male and female employees in Company D = 5 : 4
The number of male employees = (5/9) × 11250 = 6250
Therefore, the total number of male employees working in company D in 2022 is 6250.