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    Question

    In a community of 2800 people, 55% are males and 45% of

    them are literate. If 35% of the total population is literate, what percentage of the women are illiterate?
    A 45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 85.45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 77.22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Number of illiterate males = 0.55 × 0.55 × 2800 = 847 Number of illiterate females = (0.65 × 2800) – 847 = 973 Total number of females = 0.45 × 2800 = 1260 Required percentage = (973/1260) × 100 = 77.22%

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