Data Interpretation Ques 246
Directions : Study the following table carefully and answer the given questions.
| State | Percentage of Population below the poverty line | Proportion of Males and Females | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below poverty line | Above poverty line | ||
| M $: F$ | $M: F$ | ||
| $P$ | 35 | $5: 6$ | $6: 7$ |
| $G$ | 25 | $3: 5$ | $4: 5$ |
| $R$ | 24 | $1: 2$ | $2: 3$ |
| S | 19 | $3: 2$ | $4: 3$ |
| $T$ | 15 | $5: 3$ | $3: 2$ |
What will be the number of females above poverty line in the State $S$ if it is known that the population of State $S$ is 7 million?
(1) 3 million
(2) 2.13 million
(3) 1.33 million
(4) 5.7 million
(5) 4 million
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution: (2) Population of state $S$
$=7$ millions
Population above poverty line
$=\frac{7 \times 71}{100}=4.97$ millions
$\therefore$ Number of females
$=\left(\frac{3}{7} \times 4.97\right)$ millions
$=2.13$ millions
BETA
