Question

In the elections, $1080$ of the $1200$ women in Jambhulgaon cast their votes, while $1360$ of $1700$ in Wadgaon cast theirs. In which village did a greater proportion of women cast their votes?

• A. Jambhulgaon
• B. Wadgaon
• C. In both the villages, the same proportion of women cast their votes
• D. Data insufficient

Answer 1

The correct option is A Jambhulgaon

Total number of women in Jambhulgaon $=1200$
Number of women in Jambhulgaon who cast their vote $=1080$

Total number of women in Wadgaon $=1700$
Number of women in Wadgaon who cast their vote $=1360$

Percentage of women cast their votes in Jambhulgaon
$=\frac{\text{No. of women who cast their vote}}{\text{Total No. of women}}=\frac{1080}{1200}\times 100\%=90\%$

Percentage of women cast their votes in Wadgaon
$=\frac{1360}{1700}\times 100\%=80\%$

$\therefore 90\%$ women cast their votes in Jambhulgaon and $80\%$ women cast their votes in Wadgaon.

$\therefore$ A greater proportion of women cast their votes in Jambhulgaon.