The following table presents the details about the percentage (%) distribution…

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The following table presents the details about the percentage (%) distribution of teachers and the number of male teachers in six different cities (A-F). There is a total of 4500 teachers in all the six cities together. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions 1-5:

City-wise Distribution of Teachers

City

Percentage of Teachers (%)

Number of Male Teachers

A

14%

200

B

16%

400

C

28%

600

D

15%

100

E

21%

500

F

06%

100

The number of female teachers in City-D is approximately what percent of the total number of teachers in City-A?

Answer: D. 91ConceptWhen a category’s percentage share of a total is known, its count equals total × percentage ÷ 100. A subgroup count is found by subtracting the stated…

  1. A.

    75

  2. B.

    81

  3. C.

    95

  4. D.

    91

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Correct answer: D

Concept

When a category’s percentage share of a total is known, its count equals total × percentage ÷ 100.

A subgroup count is found by subtracting the stated subgroup from the category total. To compare a part with a base, use (part ÷ base) × 100.

Application

  1. Total teachers in City D = 15% of 4500 = 4500 × 15 ÷ 100 = 675.

  2. Female teachers in City D = 675 − 100 = 575.

  3. Total teachers in City A = 14% of 4500 = 4500 × 14 ÷ 100 = 630.

  4. Required percentage = (575 ÷ 630) × 100 = 91.27%, which is approximately 91%.

Cross-check

Taking 91% of City A’s 630 teachers gives 0.91 × 630 = 573.3, which is close to the computed 575 female teachers in City D. Therefore, the required approximate percentage is 91%.

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