Question

The number of male passengers from South Africa is approximately what percentage of the total number of passengers from Britain?

• A. 111
• B. 115
• C. 120
• D. 125
• E. 131

Answer 1

The correct option is A

111

British passengers :
$\frac{1200\times 18}{100}=216$
Females $=\frac{216}{4}=54$
Males $=216–54=162$

Passengers from Madagascar :
$\frac{1200\times 6}{100}=72=$Males

Passengers from South Africa :
$1200\times \frac{2}{5}=480$
Males = 240
Females = 240

Indian passengers:
1200 – 216 – 72 – 480 = 432
Females = $432\times \frac{2}{3}$ = 288
Males = 432 – 288 = 144

$\therefore$ Required percentage = $\frac{240}{216}\times 100\approx 111$