Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

The following table shows the percentage of population of three states below poverty line and the propo1tion of boys and girls.

If the total population of state B is 3000, then what is the number of girls below poverty line in state B?

Options:

1200

700

650

720

Correct Answer:

1200

Explanation:

60% = \(\frac{3}{5}\)

Population below poverty line in B = \(\frac{3}{5}\) × 3000

= 1800

Girls below poverty line in B = \(\frac{4}{6}\) × 1800 = 1200