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Directions∶ Following line graph represents the population in 6 different villages (M, N, O, P, Q and R) and the tabular column represents the ratio of literate to illiterate people and also represents the percentage of the male population.

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Village

Ratio of literate to illiterate 

Percentage of male population

M

1 ∶ 1

30%

N

5 ∶ 4

40%

O

5 ∶ 7

40%

P

3 ∶ 5

50%

Q

2 ∶ 3

40%

R

3 ∶ 7

60%

What is the respective ratio between total literate males from villages M, N and O and the total number of males from village P, Q and R.?

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  1. 31 ∶ 79
  2. 26 ∶ 79
  3. 75 ∶ 79
  4. 26 ∶ 75
  5. Can't be determined

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Option 5 : Can't be determined
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Calculations:

From the line graph given, we can get the total population of villages (M, N, O, P, Q ,and R).

From the table provided, We can find 4 parameters only:

1. Literate people of a particular village (Ratio of literate to illiterate)

2. Illiterate people of a particular village (Ratio of literate to illiterate)

3. Male population of a particular village (Percentage of male population)

4. Female population of a particular village (Percentage of male population)

All Data that can be derived from the Line graph and Tabulation is summarised below.

Village Total Population Literate People Illiterate People Male population Female population
M 3200 1600 1600 960 2240
N 3600 2000 1600 1440 2160
O 4800 2000 2800 1920 2880
P 4000 1500 2500 2000 2000
Q 5500 2200 3300 2200 3300
R 3000 900 2100 1800 1200

As we can see from the data we can't infer number of literate males.

Hence, The ratio can't be determined  

Individual Solution:

 

Total population

% of male

 

P

4000

50%

2000

Q

5500

40%

2200

R

3000

60%

1800

We can not find ratio of literate and illiterate male From M,N and O.

⇒ Male from village P, Q and R = 2000 + 2200 + 1800 = 6000

∴ The ratio can't be determined

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