How many females voted for the proposal ........

Quantitative Aptitiude (CLAT) Data Interpretation

Read the following passage and answer the 3 (three) items that follow: In a survey regarding a proposal measure to be introduced, 2878 person took part of which 1652 were males. 12 persons voted against the proposal which 796 were males. 1425 persons vote for the proposal. 196 females wet undecided.

How many females voted for the proposal?

430

600

624

640

Explanation:

Total number of males = 1652. Hence the number of females = 1226. Given 796 males voted against the proposal out of 1226. Therefore 430 females voted against the proposal. We also know 196 females were undecided. Therefore, the number of females who voted for the proposal = 1226 – 430 – 196 = 600.