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

Participants from D = 12 percent of 1100 = 132. Country E has 9 percent of 1100 = 99 participants and 10 percent of 750 = 75 males, so its females = 24. The ratio 132:24…

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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%

What is the ratio of the number of participants from Country D to the number of female participants from Country E?

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Participants from D = 12 percent of 1100 = 132. Country E has 9 percent of 1100 = 99 participants and 10 percent of 750 = 75 males, so its females = 24. The ratio 132:24 simplifies to 11:2.

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