Question

Of the 120 people in the room, 3/5 are women. If 2/3 of the people are married, then what is the maximum number of wornon,in the room who could be unmarried?

• A. $40$
• B. $20$
• C. $30$
• D. $60$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $40$

No. of womens $=\frac{3}{5}\times 120=72$

No. of people married $=\frac{2}{3}\times 120=80$

No. of people unmarried $=40$

$\therefore$ No. of unmarried women $=40$