The table shows the distribution of women staff across Professional and Managerial grades in a corporation.
| Professional grade women | Legal | Technical | HR | Financial | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| count | 30 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Managerial grade women | Team manager | Executive | Head of department |
|---|---|---|---|
| count | 25 | 1 | 4 |
Notes: (a) there are five times as many men as women in Professional grades; (b) the corporation employs 1300 staff in Professional and Managerial grades together; (c) these two grades together form 8% of the total workforce.
What percentage of women in Professional grades is in Legal and HR combined?
A50% ✓ Correct
B45%
C33%
D30%
Correct answer: (A) 50%
Explanation
Women in Professional grades are 90; Legal plus HR is 30 + 15 = 45; 45 over 90 times 100 is 50%. Hence option A.
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