Data Interpretation Ques 142

Directions : The following questions are based on the following pie chart. In the pie chart populations of 6 states have been given. The table shows ratio of males and females. Study the diagrams carefully and answer the questions.

State Male $:$ Female
Rajasthan 1 $:$ 7
Maharashtra 5 $:$ 7
Uttar Pradesh 6 $:$ 5
Goa 5 $:$ 7
Karnataka 7 $:$ 8
Gujarat 9 $:$ 6

What is the average number of males in Karnataka and Goa?

(1) 815000

(2) 91500

(3) 915000

(4) 925000

(5) 935000

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Correct Answer: (3)

Solution: (3) Males in Karnataka

$=15000000 \times \frac{19}{100} \times \frac{7}{15}$

$=1330000$

Males in Goa

$=15000000 \times \frac{8}{100} \times \frac{5}{12}$

$=500000$

Average $=\frac{1330000+500000}{2}$

$=915000$