Question

A factory has 800 workers. 40% of them are females. The management decides to employ more female workers to cope with the increasing demands of the workload such that the total number of females will increase to 60% of the total workforce. How many new female workers must the factory employ?

Answer 1

Answer:160

Step-by-step explanation:

Present no. Of female workers-40% of 800=320

If increased to 60%,then

New. No.of female workers:

60% of 800=480

Hence new no. Of new female workers factory needs to employ is:

New no.- present no.=480-320=160

Hence ans:160