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In the town of Chandrapur with 80,000 inhabitants, 12% are children aged 5–15. A new municipal law mandates that 15% of all children in this age group must enroll in a civic education program. How many children should be enrolled?

medium 2 marks Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Law and Social Justice
Answer
1440

The correct answer is 1440 — Step 3: Conclude that 1,440 children must enroll.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Find the number of children aged 5–15: 12% of 80,000 equals 0.12×80,000 = 9,600.
  2. Step 2: Calculate 15% of these children: 0.15×9,600 = 1,440.
  3. Step 3: Conclude that 1,440 children must enroll.
Common mistake: Calculating 15% of the total population instead of the children group

Concept tested: Applying percentages in law

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