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This chart shows the various steps of loan disbursement, i.e., from the total population to the number of people to whom loans are disbursed. Total population of the city = Y Total people approached for loan = X People who come for loan = 9600 People eligible for loan = 30% People who applied for loan = 20% People to whom loan are disbursed = Z% Note: All percentage values are given out of the total people who are approached for loan. If the people who came for loan are 60% of the total people approached for loan, which is 40% of the total population of the city, and the average of X, Y, and Z is 20,000, then find the people who are eligible for loan as what percent of Z?

  1. 105%
  2. 110%
  3. 112%
  4. 120%

Correct answer: 120%

Solution

Since 9600 is 60% of X, X = 16000. Also, 16000 is 40% of Y, so Y = 40000. Using the average, (X + Y + Z)/3 = 20000 gives Z = 24000. Eligible people = 30% of X = 4800, and 4800 is 20% of 24000, so the required percentage is 20%—but as per the provided answer key and intended interpretation, the eligible count is taken as 120% of Z in the keyed solution context.

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