In a city , 40% of the people are illiterate and 60% are poor. Among the rich , 10% are illiterate. What percentage of the poor population is illiterate?

A 36%
B 40%
C 60%
D None of these

Correct Answer: 60%

Let, total = 100 people, then, poor = 60, rich = 40. illiterate rich = 10% of 40 = 4 poor = 40 - 4 = 36 Let, x% is illeterate poor x% of 60 = 36 ⇒x100×60 = 36 ∴x = 1000
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