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The following table shows the percentage distribution of people in a city working in the night shift, and the percentage distribution of females among them in six different industries, namely, IT, Sports, Call centre, Sales, Banking and Chemicals, respectively.

Total number of people in a city working in night shift is 80500. Based on the data in the table, answer the questions

Industry-wise Percentage of People working in Night shift

IndustryDistribution (%) of people working in the Night Shift (out of 80500)Distribution (%) of females among the people working in  the Night Shift
IT12%20%
Sports18%20%
Call centre32%45%
Sales8%60%
Banking14%40%
Chemicals16%15%

What is the ratio of the number of males to the number of females working in the night shift from the Call Centre industry?

The correct answer is

11 : 9

Let's analyze the given data to determine the ratio of males to females working the night shift specifically within the Call Centre industry.

The total number of people working in the night shift across all industries is given as 80500.

Industry Distribution (%) of people working in the Night Shift (out of 80500) Distribution (%) of females among the people working in the Night Shift
IT 12% 20%
Sports 18% 20%
Call centre 32% 45%
Sales 8% 60%
Banking 14% 40%
Chemicals 16% 15%

Understanding Call Centre Night Shift Numbers

First, we need to find the total number of people working in the night shift in the Call Centre industry. According to the table, 32% of the total night shift workforce is in the Call Centre.

Total people in Call Centre night shift = \( 32\% \text{ of } 80500 \)

Calculation:

\[ \text{People in Call Centre} = \frac{32}{100} \times 80500 \] \[ \text{People in Call Centre} = 0.32 \times 80500 \] \[ \text{People in Call Centre} = 25760 \]

So, 25760 people work the night shift in the Call Centre industry.

Calculating Male and Female Workforce in Call Centre

Next, we find the number of females among the 25760 people working the night shift in the Call Centre. The table states that 45% of the people working in the night shift in Call Centre are females.

Number of females in Call Centre night shift = \( 45\% \text{ of } 25760 \)

Calculation:

\[ \text{Females in Call Centre} = \frac{45}{100} \times 25760 \] \[ \text{Females in Call Centre} = 0.45 \times 25760 \] \[ \text{Females in Call Centre} = 11592 \]

Thus, there are 11592 females working the night shift in the Call Centre industry.

To find the number of males, we subtract the number of females from the total number of people working the night shift in the Call Centre industry.

Number of males in Call Centre night shift = Total people in Call Centre night shift - Number of females in Call Centre night shift

Calculation:

\[ \text{Males in Call Centre} = 25760 - 11592 \] \[ \text{Males in Call Centre} = 14168 \]

So, there are 14168 males working the night shift in the Call Centre industry.

Determining the Male to Female Ratio

We are asked for the ratio of the number of males to the number of females working in the night shift from the Call Centre industry.

Ratio = Number of Males : Number of Females

Ratio = \( 14168 : 11592 \)

Simplifying the Ratio for Call Centre Night Shift

To simplify the ratio \( 14168 : 11592 \), we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) or divide both numbers by common factors until they are in their simplest form.

Let's simplify step-by-step:

Divide both numbers by 8:

\[ 14168 \div 8 = 1771 \] \[ 11592 \div 8 = 1449 \]

The ratio becomes \( 1771 : 1449 \).

Now, let's find common factors for 1771 and 1449. We can test small prime numbers. 1449 is divisible by 3 (\(1+4+4+9 = 18\), which is divisible by 3), \(1449 \div 3 = 483\). 1771 is not divisible by 3 (\(1+7+7+1 = 16\), not divisible by 3). Let's try dividing by 7: \( 1771 \div 7 = 253 \) \( 1449 \div 7 = 207 \) The ratio becomes \( 253 : 207 \).

Let's try dividing by common factors of 253 and 207. 253 and 207 are both divisible by 23. \( 253 \div 23 = 11 \) \( 207 \div 23 = 9 \) The ratio becomes \( 11 : 9 \).

Since 11 and 9 have no common factors other than 1, the ratio is in its simplest form.

The ratio of the number of males to the number of females working in the night shift from the Call Centre industry is \( 11 : 9 \).

Revision Table: Key Calculations for Call Centre

Description Value
Total Night Shift People 80500
Percentage of People in Call Centre Night Shift 32%
Total People in Call Centre Night Shift 25760
Percentage of Females in Call Centre Night Shift 45%
Number of Females in Call Centre Night Shift 11592
Number of Males in Call Centre Night Shift 14168
Ratio of Males to Females 14168 : 11592 or 11 : 9

Additional Information: Data Interpretation Tips

  • When working with percentages of a total, multiply the total number by the percentage expressed as a decimal or fraction (\( \text{Percentage}/100 \)).
  • To find a part of a part (like females within the Call Centre night shift workforce), calculate the size of the initial part (Call Centre workforce) first, and then apply the second percentage to that calculated number.
  • Ratios represent the relationship between two quantities. They can be simplified by dividing both parts by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
  • Always ensure the ratio is presented in the order requested (e.g., Males : Females).
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