Question

The population of a town is 5500. If males in the town increase by 5% and females in the town increase by 10%, the population becomes 5927. What was the initial number of males?
A) 2460
B) 3040
C) 3344
D) 2583

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Males =M

Females =F

M+F= 5500

(M+5% of M) + (F+10% of F)= 5927

M = 2460

F = 3040