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? Choose the correct choice from the following choices
A) 38%  B) 25%  C) 32%  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%   38%nswer: 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?