In Town X, 65 percent of the population are employed, and 48 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females?	Select.
A) 16%
B) 27%
C) 32%
D) 40%
E) 52%
We are asked to find the percentage of females in employed people.   Total employed people 65%, out of which 48 are employed males, hence 17% are employed females.   (employed females)/(total employed people)=17/64=27%   Answer: 27%.
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In Town X, 65 percent of the population are employed, and 48 percent of the population are employed males. What percent of the employed people in Town X are females?