The table shows the number of employees in five colleges A to E, with the ratio of Males to Females (M:F) among them.
| College | Employees | M:F Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| A | 3040 | 13:6 |
| B | 3360 | 4:3 |
| C | 2920 | 9:11 |
| D | 2760 | 10:13 |
| E | 2840 | 13:7 |
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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