On a certain island,5% of the inhabitants are one-legged.The total population is 10,000.If half of the two legged persons go barefoot,what is the least number of shoes needed in the island?

One Answer on this Question

1. 10000

   one-legged =5% of 10000=500

   remaining=10000-500=9500

   barefooted=9500/2=4750

   remaining people= 9500-4750=4750

   hence required number of shoes= 4750*2+500*1=100005% of 10000 = 500 one legged

   9500 / 2 = 4750 bare foot

   minium no of shoes = 4750*2 + 500*1 = 10000

   Reply