Question

Study the following table and answer the question that follows. If the population of state B is 42,00,000 and the population of state C is 32,00,000, then what is the sum of number of females below poverty line in state B and number of males below poverty line in state C?

• A. 8,90,000
• B. 9,02,200
• C. 9,10,000
• D. 9,80,000

Hint:

Break down complex questions into smaller, manageable parts. Calculate the value for each state separately before combining them for the final answer. This reduces the chance of calculation errors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: State B (Females below poverty line)

Population of B = \(42,00,000\)
Percentage below poverty line = \(20\%\) 
\[ 42,00,000 \times 0.20 = 8,40,000 \] Ratio (M:F) = \(19:20\) → total parts = \(39\) 
\[ \text{Females in B} = 8,40,000 \times \frac{20}{39} \approx 4,30,770 \]

Step 2: State C (Males below poverty line)

Population of C = \(32,00,000\) 
Percentage below poverty line = \(25\%\) 
\[ 32,00,000 \times 0.25 = 8,00,000 \] Ratio (M:F) = \(16:17\) → total parts = \(33\) 
\[ \text{Males in C} = 8,00,000 \times \frac{16}{33} \approx 3,49,230 \]

Step 3: Sum

\[ \text{Total} = 4,30,770 + 3,49,230 = 9,80,000 \]

Final Answer:

\[ \boxed{9,80,000} \] Option (D)