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    Question

    The total population of a village is 1000. The number of

    males and females increases by 6% and 8% respectively and consequently the population of the village becomes 1075. What was the number of males in the village?
    A 400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 275 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Population of a village increases from 1000 to 1075 So, net % increase in population = (75/1000)× 100 = 7.5% Hence, the number of males in that village was = (1/4) × 1000 = 250

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