RRB NTPC · Question 17
Directions: The following table shows the percentage distribution of population on the basis of poverty line and gender in five states M, N, O, P and Q.
| State | Below Poverty Line Population % | Ratio of males (M) and females (F) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | Above poverty line | ||
| M : F | M : F | ||
| M | 40 | 7 : 6 | 8 : 7 |
| N | 30 | 3 : 2 | 6 : 5 |
| O | 26 | 1 : 1 | 4 : 3 |
| P | 17 | 1 : 2 | 4 : 5 |
| Q | 20 | 2 : 3 | 3 : 4 |
What will be the female population above the poverty line of state P if it is known that the total population of state P is 9 million? A. 4.15 million B. 5.32 million C. 3.32 million D. 6.32 million
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Answer: (D) A
Explanation
In P, 100 − 17 = 83% are above the poverty line: 0.83 × 9 = 7.47 million. Females are 5/9 of them: 7.47 × 5/9 = 4.15 million.