Medical MCQ-In a population of 10,000, literate people are 4000. In same population 2000 are 0-6 years old. What is the literacy rate of that population -

In a population of 10,000, literate people are 4000. In same population 2000 are 0-6 years old. What is the literacy rate of that population –

30%

40%

50%

60%

Question Category:

Social & Preventive Medicine

Correct Answer:

50%

Description:

Ans. is 'c' i.e., 50% * The term literacy rate is used for the population relating to seven years age & above.* In the given question, population 7 years 8c above is 8000. Out of which 4000 are literate thus literacy rate is 50%.

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