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Q · Data InterpretationMedium · 45s
What is the average number of accounts (Savings, Salary & NRI) opened by males?
TopicData Interpretation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Savings accounts opened by males = 20000 × 38% × 50% = 3800
Salary accounts opened by males = 20000 × 8% × 55% = 880
NRI accounts opened by males = 20000 × 5% × 60% = 600
Average number of accounts (Savings, Salary & NRI) opened by males
= 1760

Final Answer: Option A — 2540