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The table shows the number of employees in five colleges A to E, with the ratio of Males to Females (M:F) among them.

CollegeEmployeesM:F Ratio
A304013:6
B33604:3
C29209:11
D276010:13
E284013:7

What is the total number of male employees taking all the colleges together?

A8120
B8240
C8360 ✓ Correct
D8560
Correct answer: (C) 8360
Explanation

The total number of male employees across all five colleges is 8360.

Male count is found by splitting each college total by its M:F ratio and taking the male part.

College A: 3040 times 13/19 gives 2080 male employees.

College B: 3360 times 4/7 gives 1920 male employees.

College C: 2920 times 9/20 gives 1314 male employees.

College D: 2760 times 10/23 gives 1200 male employees.

College E: 2840 times 13/20 gives 1846 male employees.

Adding 2080, 1920, 1314, 1200 and 1846 gives the total 8360.

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