Question

Compute the literacy rate from the following information:

Literate population of 7 years and above = 20
Literate population of 15 years and above = 30
Total population = 200
Total population of 7 years and above = 100

• A. 10%
• B. 15%
• C. 20%
• D. 30%

Answer 1

The correct option is C 20%

Literacy rate = (Literate population of 7 years and above/Total population of 7 years and above) x 100%
Here,
Literacy rate = (20/100) x 100% = 20%