The population of a district is 369000, out of which 186000 are males. 45% of thepopulation is literate. If 45% males are literate, then what percentage of females areliterate?

Correct option is C

Given:

Total population of the district = 369,000

Number of males = 186,000

45% of the total population is literate

45% of males are literate

Formula Used:

Number of females = Total population - Number of males

Literate females = Total literate people - Literate males

Percentage of literate females = $$\frac{\text{Literate females}}{\text{Number of females}} \times 100$$​​

Solution:
Total literate people = 45% × 369,000 = 0.45 × 369,000 = 166,050

Literate males = 45% × 186,000 = 0.45 × 186,000 = 83,700

Number of females = 369,000 - 186,000 = 183,000

Literate females = 166,050 - 83,700 = 82,350

Percentage of literate females = $$\frac{82,350}{183,000} \times 100 = 45\%$$​​