Direction: The follow- ing diagram shows the percentage of population of Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims with respect to total population in a town during 2005 to 2008. Study the diagram and answer the questions :
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If the total number of Hindus in 2008 was 12 lakh, the number of Muslims in 2008 was (in lakh)
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- 18
- 12
- 24
- 16
Correct Option: B
According to given bar graph , we have
Given , Total number of Hindus in 2008 = 12 lakh
Percentage of population of Hindus in 2008 = 15%
Percentage of population of Muslims in 2008 = 20%
∴ 15% = 12 lakh
| ⇒ 1% = | 15 |
| ⇒ 20% = | × 20 = 16 lakhs | 15 |
Hence , Number of Muslims = 16 lakhs
