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

Country C has 165 participants of whom 105 are male and 60 female. Adding 10 female participants makes 70 females out of a new total of 175. Hence \(\frac{70}{175}\times100…

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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%

If 10 additional female participants from Country C joined the games, then the total number of female participants from Country C is ____% of the total number of participants from Country C.

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Country C has 165 participants of whom 105 are male and 60 female. Adding 10 female participants makes 70 females out of a new total of 175. Hence 70175×100=40%\frac{70}{175}\times100 = 40\%.

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