Verbal Reasoning - Arithmetic Reasoning - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Arithmetic Reasoning - Section 1 (Q.No. 30)
30.
In a city, 40% of the adults are illiterate while 85% of the children are literate. If the ratio of the adults to that of the children is 2 : 3, then what percent of the population is literate ?
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Niranva said:
7 years ago
Adult : Children.
2x=3x
Literate=2 x (60%) + 3x(85%),
=120x+255x,
=375x.
%= 375/500 = 75%.
2x=3x
Literate=2 x (60%) + 3x(85%),
=120x+255x,
=375x.
%= 375/500 = 75%.
Washington said:
7 years ago
How did you get that 1/5x? please explain.
Sherab Jatsho said:
3 years ago
Here our answer should be in percent.
So, 75x/20 * 1/5x = 75/100.
Now 75/100*100(percent) = 75%.
Correct me if am wrong.
So, 75x/20 * 1/5x = 75/100.
Now 75/100*100(percent) = 75%.
Correct me if am wrong.
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