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The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of sportspersons and the number…

Males total 750 out of 1100 participants. Male participants from B = 22 percent of 750 = 165 and from F = 22 percent of 750 = 165, giving 330. As a share of all participants…

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The following table shows the percentage (%) distribution of the number of sportspersons and the number of male sportspersons participating in Asian Games from six different countries A–F. Total number of sportspersons who participated in the games is 1100 and the ratio of Male to Female among them is 15 : 7. Based on the data in the table, answer the question.

CountryDistribution (%)
Sports personsMale Sportspersons
A21%20%
B25%22%
C15%14%
D12%12%
E9%10%
F18%22%

Total number of male participants from Country B and F together is ____% of the number of participants in the games.

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Correct answer B

Males total 750 out of 1100 participants. Male participants from B = 22 percent of 750 = 165 and from F = 22 percent of 750 = 165, giving 330. As a share of all participants this is 3301100×100=30%\frac{330}{1100}\times100 = 30\%.

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