According to a survey conducted in a city, 25% were doctors, 30% engineers, 15% businessmen and rest were illiterates. What is the number of illiterates if the total population of the city is 5000?

2000

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1500

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1000

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Solution

The correct option is B
1500

Given: Out of total population, 25% were doctors, 30% engineers, 15% businessmen and rest were illiterates.

Hence, percentage of illiterates $= 100 - (25 + 30 + 15) = 30 %$

So, number of illiterates $= 30 %$ of 5000
$= \frac{30}{100} \times 5000$
$= 1500$

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