Question
In a town of 5000 inhabitants, 75% are males, and 20% of
them are literate. If 25% of the total population is literate, what percentage of the female population is illiterate?Solution
ATQ, Number of illiterate males = 0.75 × 0.8 × 5000 = 3000 Number of illiterate females = (0.75 × 5000) – 3000 = 750 Total number of females = 0.25 × 5000 = 1250 Required percentage = (750/1250) × 100 = 60%
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