The total population of a country is 294000, out of which 150000 are males. Out of every 100 males, 98 can read and write, but only 53% of the total population can do so. Find the percentage of women who can read and write.  Pick one
A) 6.125 %  B) 5.125 %  C) 6.000 %  D) 4.125 %  E) None
Answer   Number of men who can read and write = 150000 × (98 ÷ 100) =147000   Number of men and women who can read and write =294000 × (53 ÷ 100) =155820   Number of women who can read and write 155820 - 147000= 
<gadget id="calculator">155820 - 147000</gadget>
<output>8_820</output>
8820   Thus, out of 144000 women 8820 can read and write.   Required percentage= (8820 × 100) ⁄ 144000 %= 6.125   Correct Option: 6.125 %
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The total population of a country is 294000, out of which 150000 are males. Out of every 100 males, 98 can read and write, but only 53% of the total population can do so. Find the percentage of women who can read and write.