Question

The number of male employees in company 'D' is what percent less than the number of female employees in company 'C'?
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \text{Company} & \text{Total Number of Employees} & \text{Number of Female Employees} \\ \hline A & 5550 & 2410 \\ B & 3200 & 1860 \\ C & 2000 & 1600 \\ D & 2500 & 1220 \\ E & 4240 & 2600 \\ F & 3560 & 1240 \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• A. 12%
• B. 15%
• C. 20%
• D. 22%

Hint:

To find percent decrease, use the formula \(\frac{\text{Original} - \text{New}}{\text{Original}} \times 100%\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Calculate the number of male employees in company 'D'.
Total employees in D = 2500
Female employees in D = 1220
Therefore, male employees in D = \(2500 - 1220 = 1280\)
Step 2: Find the number of female employees in company 'C'.
Female employees in C = 1600 (given)
Step 3: Calculate the difference in numbers.
Difference = Female employees in C - Male employees in D
\[ = 1600 - 1280 = 320 \]
Step 4: Calculate the percentage by which the male employees in D are less than female employees in C.
\[ \text{Percentage less} = \frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Female employees in C}} \times 100 = \frac{320}{1600} \times 100 = 20\% \]
Thus, the number of male employees in company 'D' is 20% less than the number of female employees in company 'C'. Hence, the answer is \(\boxed{20\%}\).