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 total number of teachers (both male and female) and the total number of male teachers in the university, respectively?
A3000 and 1592
B3200 and 1392 ✓ Correct
C3200 and 1808
D3000 and 1608
Correct answer: (B) 3200 and 1392
Explanation
The total teachers are 3200 and the male teachers are 1392.
Physics has 14 percent of the total and 448 teachers, so the total is 3200.
Male teachers are found by applying each subject's male ratio to its teacher count.
Physics gives 288 males, Chemistry 52, Mathematics 288 and Zoology 308.
Education gives 360 males and Hindi gives 96 males.
Adding these gives 1392 male teachers in total.
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