Question

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population. Find the sex ratio if there are 3732 females per 4000 males in a town.

Answer 1

933

Explanation:

female : male

x : 1000

x : 4000

1000 x 4 = 4000

3732 : 4000

3732 ÷ 4 = 933

Answer 2

The sex ratio here is
3732/4000
= 933/1000
Therefore, the sex ratio is 933 females per 1000 males