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In 2022, 47% of seats in local bodies were held by women. If there were 500 seats in total, how many seats were held by women?

easy 1 mark Class 10 · Political Science · Gender, Religion and Caste
Answer
235

The correct answer is 235 — Thus, 235 seats were held by women.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Calculate 47% of 500: 0.47 × 500.
  2. Compute the product to get 235.
  3. Thus, 235 seats were held by women.
Common mistake: Miscalculating the percentage or using an incorrect decimal

Concept tested: Applying percentage to find a number

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