The population of a district is 372000, out of which 168000 are males. 20% of the population is literate. If 20% males are literate, then what percentage of females are literate?

Correct option is A

Given:

Total population of the district = 372,000

Males in the district = 168,000

20% of the population is literate.

20% of the males are literate.

We need to find the percentage of females who are literate.

Solution:

Literate Population = 20% × 372,000 = 0.20 × 372,000 = 74,400

Literate Males = 20% × 168,000 = 0.20 × 168,000 = 33,600

Literate Females = 74,400 - 33,600 = 40,800

Total Females = 372,000 - 168,000 = 204,000

Percentage of Literate Females = $$\frac{40,800}{204,000} \times 100 = 20\%$$​​

Thus, 20% of females are literate