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In a housing society, 30% of residents are men over 18 and 40% are women over
18. If there are 24 children, how many total residents live in the society?
In a housing society, 30% of residents are men over 18 and 40% are women over
18. If there are 24 children, how many total residents live in the society?
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Always sum the known percentages first to find the "remainder" percentage that represents the absolute number given in the question.
Updated On: Mar 27, 2026
- 75
- 80
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- 100
- 60
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The Correct Option is B
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