Understanding the Population Data and Poverty Line Analysis

The question asks us to calculate the difference in the population below the poverty line for State 'C' and State 'D', given their total populations and the percentage of their population below the poverty line from the provided table. The table presents state-wise distribution of population based on the poverty line and gender. We need to use the total population data for State C and State D along with the percentage of population below the poverty line for each state.

Calculating Population Below Poverty Line for Each State

To find the population below the poverty line for a state, we multiply the total population of the state by the percentage of the population that is below the poverty line and divide by 100.

• For State 'C':

  Total Population of State C = 5 million

  Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line in State C = 24%

  Population Below Poverty Line in State C = $$\text{Total Population of C} \times \frac{\text{Percentage below poverty line}}{100}$$

  Population Below Poverty Line in State C = $$5 \text{ million} \times \frac{24}{100} = 5 \times 0.24 \text{ million}$$

  Population Below Poverty Line in State C = $$1.20 \text{ million}$$

• For State 'D':

  Total Population of State D = 7 million

  Percentage of Population Below Poverty Line in State D = 19%

  Population Below Poverty Line in State D = $$\text{Total Population of D} \times \frac{\text{Percentage below poverty line}}{100}$$

  Population Below Poverty Line in State D = $$7 \text{ million} \times \frac{19}{100} = 7 \times 0.19 \text{ million}$$

  Population Below Poverty Line in State D = $$1.33 \text{ million}$$

Finding the Difference in Population Below Poverty Line

The question asks for the difference in the population below the poverty line between these two states. We subtract the smaller value from the larger value to find the positive difference.

Difference = |Population Below Poverty Line in State C - Population Below Poverty Line in State D|

Difference = $$|1.20 \text{ million} - 1.33 \text{ million}|$$

Difference = $$|-0.13 \text{ million}|$$

Difference = $$0.13 \text{ million}$$

Therefore, the difference in the population below the poverty line in State C and State D is 0.13 million.

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Additional Information: Understanding Percentage Calculations

A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. When we say 'X percent of Y', it means $$\frac{X}{100} \times Y$$. In this problem, we calculated the population below the poverty line by finding the specified percentage of the total population for each state. This is a common application of percentages in interpreting statistical data like population distributions or economic indicators such as poverty lines. The gender distribution ratios provided in the table were not needed for this specific calculation but are important for other types of analysis, such as finding the number of males or females below the poverty line.