Question

The population of ranjan village is 4500. the ratio of literates to illiterates is 3:7 Determine the number of illiterates in the village. Solve in step by steps​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let's the ratio be 3x, 7x

ATQ

3x+7x=4500

10x=4500

x=4500/10

x=450

3x=3×450=1350 literates

7x=7×450=3150 illiterates

Answer 2

Total population = 4500

sum of the ratio = 3 + 7 = 10

Number of illiterates in the village = 7/10 × 4500

= 3150