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.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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