Question

Comprehension

Direction: Read the following passage and answer the items that follow

In a survey regarding a proposed measure to be introduced, 2878 persons took part of which 1652 were males. 1226 persons voted against the proposal of which 796 were males. 1425 persons voted for the proposal. 196 females were undecided.

1. 430
2. 496
3. 586
4. 1226

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 430

Calculation:

	Total	Male	Female
Total	2878	1652	2878 – 1652 = 1226
Against	1226	796	1226 – 796 = 430
Favour	1425
Undecided			196

 

Number of females were not in the favour of proposal = 1226 – 796

⇒ 430

∴ Required females is 430