Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2340
Question: Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer the questions. [SBI Associate (PO) 2015]
Details of population as recorded in a census were as given below. Population of state P is 150% of population of state T and 80% of the population of state U. Population of state Q is 60% of the population of state V. Population of state S is 125% of population of state R. Population of state U is 75 lakh which is 80% of the population of state V and 120% of the population of state S. Population of state P was found of have been increased by 25% from the previous census record. What was the population of state P as per previous census?
Options:
A) 42
B) 41
C) 45.25
D) 42.5
E) 48
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Answer:
Correct Answer: E
Solution:
- Let population of state P as per previous census = x lakh According to the question, $ x\times \frac{125}{100}=60 $ $ x=\frac{60\times 100}{125}\Rightarrow x=48,lakh $
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