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 |
What is the difference between the number of male participants and female participants in event E2, taking all six countries together?
A1724
B1728
C1732 ✓ Correct
D1734
Correct answer: (C) 1732
Explanation
The difference is 1732, so that is the answer.
Splitting each country's E2 total by its ratio gives the male counts.
The male totals across the six countries add to 3860.
The female totals add to 2128.
The difference is 3860 minus 2128.
That equals 1732.
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