Question

    Total population of city P and Q is 4420 and 5940 respectively. If the ratio of number of males to females in city is P and Q is 8:5 and 5:4 respectively, then find the difference between number of males in city P and number of females in city Q.  

    A 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 190 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 180 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Number of males in city P = 8/13 x 4420 = 2720 & number of females in city Q = 4/9 x 5940 = 2640 Desired difference = 2720 – 2640 = 80

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