The following table shows the population and worker population ratio for India in 1999-2000. Region Estimates of Population (in crores) Worker Population Ratio Estimated No. of Workers (in crores) :--- :--- :--- :--- Rural 71.88 41.9 71.88/100 = 41.9 = 30.12 Urban 28.52 33.7 ? Total 100.40 39.5 ? Can you estimate the workforce (urban and total) for India?

The following table shows the population and worker population ratio…

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The following table shows the population and worker population ratio for India in 1999-2000.

Region	Estimates of Population (in crores)	Worker Population Ratio	Estimated No. of Workers (in crores)
Rural	71.88	41.9	$\frac{71.88}{100} = 41.9 = 30.12$
Urban	28.52	33.7	?
Total	100.40	39.5	?

Can you estimate the workforce (urban and total) for India?

Correct Answer

Urban Workforce = 9.61 crores, Total Workforce = 39.66 crores

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 12 | (Page 20)

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Explanation

The question requires applying the worker-population ratio formula to estimate the number of workers. The formula is: Number of Workers = (Worker Population Ratio × Population) / 100. The rural workforce is already calculated as an example in the table (30.12 crores). Students need to apply the same formula for urban and total estimates.

Solution Steps

Step 1: The formula for estimating number of workers is: Number of Workers = (Worker Population Ratio × Population) / 100
Step 2: For Urban Workforce: Number of Workers = ( $33.7 \times 28.52$ ) / 100 = 961.124 / 100 = 9.61 crores
Step 3: For Total Workforce: Number of Workers = ( $39.5 \times 100.40$ ) / 100 = 3965.8 / 100 = 39.66 crores
Step 4: Alternatively, Total Workforce can be verified by adding Rural and Urban workers: 30.12 + 9.61 = 39.73 crores (minor difference due to rounding)

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