Question

In town alpha, 90% of the population are employed, and 54% of the population are employed males. what percent of the employed people in alpha are females?

Answer 1

Solution:

Employed:
$90\% = 0.9$
Male employed:
$54\% \times 90\% = 0.486$
Female employed:
$0.9 - 0.486 = 0.414$
Answer: 41.4%