Question
General Aptitude Question on Percentage
The total population of a town is 50,000. The number of males and females increases by 10% and 15% respectively and consequently the population of the town becomes 56,000. What was the number of males in the town?
A
20000
B
30000
C
35000
D
40000
Answer
30000
Explanation
Solution
Set up equations based on the population increase percentages and solve to find the number of males. The correct answer is 30,000.