Question

41. The total population of a village is 5000. The number of
males and females increases by 10% and 15% respectively
and consequently the population of the village becomes
5600. What was the number of males in the village ?
(A) 2000
(B) 2500
(C) 3000
(D) 4000​

Answer 1

Answer:

3000males and 2000 females

Step-by-step explanation:

let x males 5000-x females

(1+10/100)x (1+15/100) (5000-x) =56000

115.5000-56000=5x

15000=5x

5x=15000

x=15000/5

x=3000

Therefore 3000males

And 2000 females.

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