Consider the following table that shows the percentage (%) distribution of workforce of India and ratio of male to female workforce of India in different employment sectors during a given year. Total workforce in all the sectors put together is 60 lakhs. Based on the data contained in the table, answer the question :
Sector-wise Distribution of Workforce of India
The number of male workforce in SA and MA sectors put together is approximately what percent of the total number of workforce in PT sector?
Total workforce = 60 lakhs
Male workforce in SA and MA sectors = 450 + 540 = 990
Total workforce is PT sector = 1140
% required = $$\frac{990}{1140}\times\ 100$$ = 86.8% $$\approx\ $$ 87%
Answer is option B.
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