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The population of a village is 25,000. One fifth are females and the rest are males. 5% of males and 40% of females are uneducated. What percentage on the whole are educated?

A75%

B81%

C88%

D95%

Answer:

C. 88%

Read Explanation:

Males = 25000x 4/5= 20000 Females = 5000 Educated males = 20000x95/100=19000 Educated females=5000x60/100= 3000 Total educated persons = 22000 Required percentage=(22000/25000)*100=88%


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