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If 85% of the population of an ant colony is red, and of these 45% are females, then what % of the total ant population are male red ants?

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45%
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46.5%
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46.75%
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45.75%
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Solution

The correct option is C 46.75%
Red ant Females =45%.
Male red ants = 55%.
Now % of male red ants in total population = (55%of85%)×100
Now % of male red ants in total population = (55100×85100)×100
Now % of male red ants in total population = 0.55×0.85×100=46.75%.

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