The table gives a department-wise breakup. Column totals are: total employees = 1800, male employees = 1020, recently promoted employees = 600. Each cell is that department's percentage share of the column total.
| Department | Employees (of 1800) | Male employees (of 1020) | Recently promoted (of 600) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts | 20% | 5% | 6% |
| Productions | 35% | 50% | 35% |
| IT | 15% | 20% | 26% |
| HR | 12% | 10% | 11% |
| Marketing | 18% | 15% | 22% |
What is the total number of female employees working in the production and marketing departments together?
A234
B406
C291 ✓ Correct
D486
Correct answer: (C) 291
Explanation
Production has 630 staff (35% of 1800) with 510 men (50% of 1020), leaving 120 women; Marketing has 324 staff with 153 men, leaving 171 women; the total is 120 + 171 = 291. Hence option C.
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