The table gives a department-wise breakup. Column totals are: total employees = 1800, male employees = 1020, recently promoted employees = 600. Each cell is that department's percentage share of the column total.
| Department | Employees (of 1800) | Male employees (of 1020) | Recently promoted (of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | 20% | 5% | 6% |
| Productions | 35% | 50% | 35% |
| IT | 15% | 20% | 26% |
| HR | 12% | 10% | 11% |
| Marketing | 18% | 15% | 22% |
How many females work in the accounts department?
A309 ✓ Correct
B296
C283
D312
Correct answer: (A) 309
Explanation
Accounts has 360 staff (20% of 1800) with 51 men (5% of 1020), leaving 360 minus 51 = 309 women. Hence option A.
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