The table shows the distribution of women staff across Professional and Managerial grades in a corporation.
| Professional grade women | Legal | Technical | HR | Financial | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| count | 30 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Managerial grade women | Team manager | Executive | Head of department |
|---|---|---|---|
| count | 25 | 1 | 4 |
Notes: (a) there are five times as many men as women in Professional grades; (b) the corporation employs 1300 staff in Professional and Managerial grades together; (c) these two grades together form 8% of the total workforce.
In total, how many staff members (both men and women) are employed in Professional grades in the corporation?
A540 ✓ Correct
B450
C360
D270
Correct answer: (A) 540
Explanation
Women in Professional grades number 30+15+15+20+10 = 90; men are five times that, 450; the total is 540. Hence option A.
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