Question

Total population of city P and Q is 4420 and 5940 respectively. If the ratio of number of males to females in city is P and Q is 8:5 and 5:4 respectively, then find the difference between number of males in city P and number of females in city Q.  

A 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 190 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Number of males in city P = 8/13 x 4420 = 2720 & number of females in city Q = 4/9 x 5940 = 2640 Desired difference = 2720 – 2640 = 80

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