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A cinema hall contains a certain number of people. If 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)% are children, ...

A cinema hall contains a certain number of people. If 22\(\frac{1}{2}\)% are children, 47\(\frac{1}{2}\)% are men and 84 are women, find the number of men in the hall.
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  • A 63
  • B 84
  • C 113
  • D 133
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
45/2% + 95/2% = 70%
100% - 70% = 30% (i.e women)
=> 30% = 84
1% = 84/30
95/2% = (84/30 x 95/2) = 133.

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