The population of a town is 155625. For every 1000 males there are 1075 females. If 40% of the males and 24% of the females are literate, find the percentage of literacy in the town.
Explanation:
Population of town = 155625
Number of males = 1000 * 155625/2075
= 75000
Number of females = 1075 * 155625/2075
= 80625
Number of literate males = 75000 * 40/100
= 30000
Number of females literate = 80625 * 24/100
= 19350
Total number of literate = 30000 + 19350 = 49350
Percentage of literate = 49350/155625 * 100 = 31.71
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By: Amit Kumar