Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The table below gives the percentage of females and males in different professions, out of iota! 10000 people.

Profession % of People % of Males % of Females
Teaching 20 50 50
Law 15 65 35
Medical 20 60 40
Engineering 24 55 45
Banking 21 52 48

On the basis of the information provided in the table, find the total number of males who are in the teaching profession .

Options:

1000

2000

500

1500

Correct Answer:

1000

Explanation:

20% = \(\frac{1}{5}\)  & 50% = \(\frac{1}{2}\) 

Total number of males in teaching profession =  \(\frac{1}{5}\) × \(\frac{1}{2}\) × 10000

= 1000