Number of players in three events E1, E2, E3 from six countries, with Male:Female ratio.
| Country | E1 | E1 M:F | E2 | E2 M:F | E3 | E3 M:F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 480 | 2:1 | 500 | 17:8 | 700 | 5:2 |
| USA | 1280 | 5:3 | 1440 | 7:5 | 1500 | 2:1 |
| China | 1100 | 7:4 | 1160 | 13:7 | 1240 | 3:1 |
| Russia | 1300 | 8:5 | 1320 | 7:4 | 1500 | 8:7 |
| England | 800 | 3:1 | 840 | 9:5 | 900 | 5:1 |
| Germany | 650 | 16:9 | 728 | 3:1 | 750 | 2:1 |
The number of participants from China in event E2 is ______ % more than the number of female participants from USA in event E3.
A120
B124
C128
D132 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 132
Explanation
The increase is 132 percent, so that is the answer.
China's participants in E2 number 1160.
USA's female participants in E3 are one-third of 1500, which is 500.
The excess is 1160 minus 500, which is 660.
As a percentage of 500 that is 660 over 500.
That equals 132 percent.
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