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Population of a district is 2,96,000 out of which 1,66,000 are male. 50% of the population is literate. If 70% males are literate, then the number of woman who are literate, is

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Correct Answer: Option B
No. of population who are literate = 50% of 296000 = 148000
No. of male = 166000
No. of female = 296000 - 166000 = 130000
No. of literate male = 70% of 166000 = 116200
No. of literate women
= 148000 - 116200
= 31800
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