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    Question

    In a village with a population of 1200, comprising both

    males and females, the ratio of males to females is 7:5. Each male receives 20 kg of rice, while each female is allocated 30 kg of rice from the local ration shop. Calculate the difference in the total amount of rice distributed between males and females.
    A 1,000 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1,200 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1,400 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 900 kg Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Total number of males in a village = 7/12 x 1200 = 700 Total number of females in a village = 5/12 x 1200 = 500 Quantity of rice received by males = (700 X 20) = 14000 kg Quantity of rice received by females = (500 X 30) = 15000 kg Required difference = (15000 - 14000) = 1000 kg Hence, option a.

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