Percentage distribution of teachers in six subjects in a university (2022), with Males:Females ratio. Physics has 448 teachers.
| Subject | Teachers (%) | Males:Females |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 14% | 9:5 |
| Chemistry | 13% | 1:7 |
| Mathematics | 21% | 3:4 |
| Zoology | 22% | 7:9 |
| Education | 18% | 5:3 |
| Hindi | 12% | 1:3 |
What is the ratio between the total number of teachers (both male and female) in Zoology and the total number of male teachers in Chemistry and Education together?
A176 : 103 ✓ Correct
B51 : 41
C101 : 83
D71 : 59
Correct answer: (A) 176 : 103
Explanation
The required ratio is 176 to 103.
Zoology has 22 percent of 3200 teachers, which is 704.
Male teachers in Chemistry number 52 and in Education number 360.
Together these male teachers are 412.
So the ratio is 704 to 412.
Dividing both terms by 4 gives 176 to 103.
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