Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

The male population of a city has increased by 20% from the previous year, while the female population has increased by 42.5%. If the total population of the city has increased by 30%, then the female population of the city was what percentage of male population in the previous year?

Options:

60%

80%

90%

70%

Correct Answer:

80%

Explanation:

Female % of male population = 4 × \(\frac{100}{5}\) = 80%