The table below shows the distribution of employees in four companies in 2022. Find the total number of male employees working in…
Quantitative Aptitude ·Previously asked in SSC CGL 2024
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Question
The table below shows the distribution of employees in four companies in 2022. Find the total number of male employees working in company D in 2022.
| Company | Zones | Avg employees per zone | Male : Female | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| A | 30 | 300 | 3 : 5 | ||
| B | 35 | 400 | 5 : 3 | ||
| C | 27 | 500 | 4 : 5 | ||
| D | 25 | 450 | 5 : 4 |
- A. 6000
- B. 6750
- C. 6500
- D. 6250 (Correct answer)
Correct Answer
Option D — 6250
Detailed Solution & Explanation
The correct answer is 6250.
Key Points
- Total employees in D $= 25\times450 = 11250$.
- Male share $=\dfrac{5}{5+4}=\dfrac{5}{9}$, so males $=\dfrac{5}{9}\times11250 = 6250$.
Additional Information
- Table questions of this shape are two steps: recover the total from zones × average, then apply the ratio.
- A ratio of 5 : 4 means the male share is 5/(5+4) = 5/9 of the total — converting the ratio to a fraction of the whole is where most marks are lost.
- Check the answer against the total: 6,250 males and 5,000 females sum to 11,250, which confirms both the total and the split.
Topics covered: SSC CGL 2024 Quantitative Aptitude Data Interpretation