The population of a town is 2000. If 40% are men and 35% are women then find the number of children in
1. 350
2. 500
3. 1000
4. 300
1. 350
2. 500
3. 1000
4. 300
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Correct Answer – Option 2 : 500
Given:
Population of town = 2000
Percentage of men = 40%
Percentage of women = 35%
Calculation:
Percentage of children = 100% – (40% + 35%)
⇒ 100% – 75%
⇒ 25%
Number of children = 25% of 2000
⇒ (25/100) × 2000
⇒ 500
∴ The number of children is 500