In Town X, 90 percent of the population are employed, and 20 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females? Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 16%  B) 66%  C) 77%  D) 88%  E) 52%
Total employed people 90%, out of which 20 are employed males, hence 70% are employed females.   (employed females)/(total employed people)=70/90=7/9=77%   Answer: 77%.
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In Town X, 90 percent of the population are employed, and 20 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females?