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  1. The population of a town is 3,11,250. The ratio between women and men is 43 : 40. If there are 24% literate among men and 8% literate among women, the total number of literate persons in the town is
    1. 41,800
    2. 48,900
    3. 56,800
    4. 99,600
Correct Option: B

According to question ,

Women =
43
× 311250 = 161250
83

Men = 311250 – 161250 = 150000
∴ Total number of literate persons =
161250 × 8
+ 150000 ×
24
100100

Total number of literate persons = 12900 + 36000 = 48900



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