The population of a district is 368000, out of which 220000 are males. 62% of the population is literate. If 62% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

Correct option is D

Given:

Total population = 3,68,000

Male population = 2,20,000

Female population = 3,68,000 − 2,20,000 = 1,48,000

Total literates = 62% of 3,68,000

Literate males = 62% of 2,20,000

Find % of literate females.

Formula Used:

% of literate females

​$$= \frac{\text{Literate females}}{\text{Total females}} \times 100$$​​

Solution:

Total literates = $$\frac{62}{100} \times 3,68,000$$​ = 2,28,160

Literate males = $$\frac{62}{100} \times 2,20,000$$​ = 1,36,400

Literate females = 2,28,160 − 1,36,400 = 91,760

% of literate females

=$$\frac{91,760}{1,48,000} \times 100$$​ = 62%