In a country, 60% of the male citizen and 70% of the female citizen are eligible to vote. 70% of male citizens eligible to vote voted, and 60% of female citizens eligible to vote voted. What fraction of the citizens voted during the election?

A    32/57

B    5/22

C    21/50

D    27/50

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

 

Let, male =x , female=y

Male voted=x × 60/100  ×70/100

                 =42x/100

Female voted=y ×70/100 ×60/100

                   =42y/100

So, fraction of citizen voted= (42x/100  × 42y/100)/x+y

 

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