Percentage shares of total population, literate males and literate females across six cities A–F. Totals: population 1.5 crore, literate males 40 lakh, literate females 25 lakh; population M:F = 8:7. Dashes not given.
| City | Population (%) | Literate Males (%) | Literate Females (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| C | 21 | 20 | 12 |
| D | — | 16 | 16 |
| E | 20 | 19 | 20 |
| F | — | — | 10 |
The number of literate males of City D is what percent more than the number of literate females of City D?
A160
B60 ✓ Correct
C61.538
D120
Correct answer: (B) 60
Explanation
The answer is 60 percent.
The literate females of City D are 16 percent of 25 lakh, which is 4 lakh.
The literate males of City D are 16 percent of 40 lakh, which is 6.4 lakh.
The excess is 6.4 minus 4, which is 2.4 lakh.
As a percent of 4 lakh, this is 2.4 divided by 4, times 100.
That is 60 percent.
So the answer is 60 percent.
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