In Town X, 64 percent of the population are employed, and 40 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females?  Pick:
A) 16% B) 24% C) 38% D) 40% E) 52%
We are asked to find the percentage of females in employed people.   Total employed people 64%, out of which 40 are employed males,hence 24% are employed females.   (employed females)/(total employed people)=24/64=38%   Answer: 38%.
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In Town X, 64 percent of the population are employed, and 40 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females?