Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Data Interpretation & Stats

Question:

Study the table and answer the question.

Table shows District-wise data of the number of primary school teachers posted in schools of a city.

 District 

 Male teachers 

 Female teachers 

East

1650

2375

North

1075

2651

West

1280

1520

South

1170

1085

Central

690

859

What is the ratio of the number of male teachers to the number of female teachers in the city?

Options:

586 : 849

391 : 566

78 : 113

195 : 283

Correct Answer:

391 : 566

Explanation:

Number of male teachers   :    Number of Female teachers

(1650 + 1075 +1280 + 1170 + 690 )  :   ( 2375 + 2651 + 1520 + 1085 + 859 )

                    5865                            :                  8490

                      391                            :                   566