In a town, 64 percent of the population is employed, and 48 percent of the population is employed males. What percentage of the employed people in that town is female?

A 16%

B 25%

C 32%

D 40%

Correct Answer: Option B

We are asked to find the percentage of females in employed people.

Total employed people 64%, out of which 48 are employed males, hence 16% are employed females.

(employed females)/(total employed people)

=16/64

=1/4

=25%