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 which of the following cities is the number of male doctors less than the number of female doctors?
AB
BD
CE
DF ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) F
Explanation
The male doctors are fewer than the female doctors in City F, so the answer is City F.
The total doctors in City F are 14 percent of 2400, which is 336.
The female doctors in City F are 19 percent of 900, which is 171.
So the male doctors in City F are 336 minus 171, which is 165.
Here 165 males is less than 171 females.
In the other cities the males outnumber the females.
So the answer is City F.
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