Data Interpretation Ques 143
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 |
By what per cent is the population of Goa less than that of Maharashtra?
(1) $49 \%$
(2) $48 \%$
(3) $45 \%$
(4) $50 \%$
(5) $60 \%$
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Correct Answer: 4
Solution: (4) Percentage decrease
$=\frac{16-8}{16} \times 100=50 \%$
Calculations (267 - 269) :
Boys $\Rightarrow 175 \times \frac{3}{7}=75$
Girls $\Rightarrow 175 \times \frac{4}{7}=100$
Boys who read only Sanskrit
$=\frac{75 \times 40}{100}=30$
Students who read only Sanskrit
$=\frac{175 \times 44}{100}=77$
Girls reading both Sanskrit and Hindi
$=\frac{100 \times 32}{100}=32$
Boys who read Sanskrit exclusively
$=\frac{2}{3} \times 45=30$
Boys who read the combo subjects $=15$
Girls who read Sanskrit exclusively
$=77-30=47$
Girls who read only Hindi
$=100-32-47=21$
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