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Question : The following table shows the percentage of the population of three states below the poverty line and the proportion of boys and girls.

State Percentage of population below
poverty line
Proportion of boys and girls
Below poverty line Above poverty line
A 25 3 : 4 4 : 3
B 60 2 : 4 1 : 2
C 15 4 : 5 3 : 1

If the total population of state B is 3000, then what is the number of girls below the poverty line in state B?

Option 1: 1200

Option 2: 700

Option 3: 650

Option 4: 720


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1200


Solution : Given: The total population of state B is 3000.
Population under the poverty line in state B = 3000 × $\frac{60}{100}$ = 1800
So, the required number of girls = 1800 × $\frac{4}{2+4}$ = 1200
Hence, the correct answer is 1200.

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