A town in Gujarat has a population of 200,000. If 60 % of the population is employed in agriculture, 25 % in industry, and the rest in services, how many people are employed in services?
Answer
30000
The correct answer is 30000 — Compute the number employed in services: (0.15 \times 200000 = 30000).
Step-by-step solution
- Compute the number employed in agriculture: (0.60 \times 200000 = 120000).
- Compute the number employed in industry: (0.25 \times 200000 = 50000).
- Determine the remaining percentage for services: (100% - 60% - 25% = 15%).
- Compute the number employed in services: (0.15 \times 200000 = 30000).
Common mistake: Subtracting percentages incorrectly
Concept tested: Settlement employment distribution
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