According to a survey conducted in a city, 25% were doctors, 30% engineers, 15% businessmen and rest were illiterates. What is the number of illiterates if the total population of the city is 5000?
Options:
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 1500 |
| C. | 1000 |
| D. | 500 |
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Answer: Option B
: B
Given: Out of total population, 25% were doctors, 30% engineers, 15% businessmen and rest were illiterates.
Hence, percentage of illiterates =100−(25+30+15)=30% So, number of illiterates =30% of 5000
=30100×5000
=1500
: B
Given: Out of total population, 25% were doctors, 30% engineers, 15% businessmen and rest were illiterates.
Hence, percentage of illiterates =100−(25+30+15)=30% So, number of illiterates =30% of 5000
=30100×5000
=1500
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