Table shows the percentage of doctors and of female doctors in seven cities A to G. Total doctors = 2400; male:female = 5:3.
| City | Doctors (%) | Female Doctors (%) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 19 | 24 |
| B | 21 | 16 |
| C | 9 | 11 |
| D | 12 | 8 |
| E | 17 | 16 |
| F | 14 | 19 |
| G | 8 | 6 |
In City A, the number of female doctors is what percent of the number of male doctors?
A90 ✓ Correct
B96
C64
D80
Correct answer: (A) 90
Explanation
The figure is 90 percent, so the answer is 90.
The total doctors in City A are 19 percent of 2400, which is 456.
The female doctors in City A are 24 percent of 900, which is 216.
So the male doctors in City A are 456 minus 216, which is 240.
As a percentage the females are 216 over 240 times 100.
That is 90 percent.
So the answer is 90.
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