The given pie chart shows the percentage distribution of a total of 1600 employees in different departments of a company. The given table shows the ratio of male to female employees in the different departments. Study the pie chart and table and answer the question that follows:
| Departments | Male: Female |
| HR | 3 : 5 |
| IT | 2 : 3 |
| Accounts | 3 : 7 |
| Marketing | 7 : 4 |
| Production | 5 : 3 |
What is the total number of female employees in the company?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 812.
Female in HR department = 5/8 × 8/100 × 1600 = 80
Female in IT department = 3/5 × 15/100 × 1600 = 144
Female in accounts department = 7/10 × 25/100 × 1600 = 280
Female in marketing department = 4/11 × 22/100 × 1600 = 128
Female in production department = 3/8 × 30/ 100 × 1600 = 180
Total female = 80 + 144 + 280 + 128 + 180 = 812