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In a city, 40% of the people are illiterate and 60% are poor. Among the rich, 10% are illiterate. What percentage of the poor population is illiterate?
  1. None of these
  2. 36%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%

A
60%
B
36%
C
None of these
D
40%
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Percentage of rich people=100%60%=40%
Percentage of rich illiterates10%×40%=4%
Percentage of illiterate people=40%
Percentage of poor illiterates40%4%=36%

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