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SSC Quantitative Aptitude Ratio and Proportion Question Bank Ratio and Proportion (II)

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    If 32 students in a class are females and the ratio of female to male students is 16 : 9, then what percentage of the class is female?

    A) 32

    B) 36

    C) 56.25

    D) 64

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Let the females be 16x and males 9x. Then,   \[16x=32\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[x=2\] So, there are 32 females and 18 males in the class. Percentage of females \[=\left( \frac{32}{50}\times 100 \right)=64%\]


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