SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 64

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 16 Oct 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q64

This pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a total of 800 employees in different departments of a company. The table shows the ratio of male and female employees in different departments.

What is the total number of male employees in the company?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 394.

According to the given graph,

Number of male employees in HR department = 8100×8008×3\frac{8}{100} \times \frac{800}{8} \times 3 = 24

Number of male employees in IT department = 15100×8005×2\frac{15}{100} \times \frac{800}{5} \times 2 = 48

Number of male employees in Account department = 25100×80010×3\frac{25}{100} \times \frac{800}{10} \times 3 = 60

Number of male employees in Marketing department = 22100×80011×7\frac{22}{100} \times \frac{800}{11} \times 7 = 112

Number of male employees in Production department = 30100×8008×5\frac{30}{100} \times \frac{800}{8} \times 5 = 150

Required answer = 24 + 48 + 60 + 112 + 150 = 394