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    Question

    Out of 3200 people in a village, 85% are males, and 15%

    of them are literate. If the total literacy rate of the village is 25%, what percent of females are illiterate?
    A 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18.33% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5.22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Number of illiterate males = 0.85 × 0.85 × 3200 = 2312 Number of illiterate females = (0.75 × 3200) – 2312 = 88 Total number of females = 0.15 × 3200 = 480 Required percentage = (88/480) × 100 = 18.33%

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