Question

    Out of 6000 participants in a conference in 2021, 70% were

    women and the rest were men. In 2022, the number of women increased by 30% while the number of men decreased by 10%. Calculate the percentage change in the total participants in 2022 as compared to 2021.
    A 15% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Number of women in 2021 = 6000 × 0.70 = 4200

    Number of men in 2021 = 6000 - 4200 = 1800

    Number of women in 2022 = 4200 × (13/10) = 5460

    Number of men in 2022 = 1800 × 0.90 = 1620

    Total participants in 2022 = 5460 + 1620 = 7080

    So, percentage change in total participants = {(7080 - 6000) / 6000} × 100 = 18%

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