The population of Barisal is 50 percent of the population of Chittagong. The population of Barisal is what percent of the total population of Barisal and Chittagong?

A    25%

B    331/3%

C    40%

D    48%

Solution

Correct Answer: Option B

 

Population of Chittagong = 100

Population of Barisal = 50

Population of Barisal and Chittagong = 100 + 50 = 150

 

Thus,

Percentage of Population of Barisal against Population of Barisal and Chittagong = 50*100/150

                      = 331/3%

 

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