Question

    In a company the ratio of number of males to females is 7:5. If 70% of males and 80% of females does not like tea, then find the difference between the number of males and females who like tea.

    A 1.1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1.2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number of males and females in the company be ‘7x’ and ‘5x’, respectively. Number of male who like tea = 7x × 0.3 = 2.1x Number of female who like tea = 5x × 0.2 = 1x Required difference = 2.1x – 1x = 1.1

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