Table shows the percentage of total employees, males and graduates across six departments A to F. Total employees = 8000; male:female = 3:5; graduate:post-graduate = 3:2.
| Department | Employees (%) | Males (%) | Graduates (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 25 | 16 |
| B | 12 | 18 | 17 |
| C | 10 | 15 | 13 |
| D | 22 | 20 | 10 |
| E | 15 | 10 | 20 |
| F | 21 | 12 | 24 |
What is the difference between the total number of female employees and the total number of male employees working in the company?
A1000
B2000 ✓ Correct
C3000
D4000
Correct answer: (B) 2000
Explanation
The difference between female and male employees is 2000, so the answer is 2000.
The ratio of males to females in the company is 3 to 5.
So out of every 8 employees, 5 are female and 3 are male.
The females are five-eighths of 8000, which is 5000.
The males are three-eighths of 8000, which is 3000.
So the difference is 5000 minus 3000.
That equals 2000, so the answer is 2000.
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