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One percent of the people of country $X$ are taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$. Two percent of the people of country $\mathrm{Y}$ are taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$. There are thrice as many people in country $\mathrm{X}$ as in country $\mathrm{Y}$. Taking both countries together, what is the percentage of people taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$ ?
(A) 3.0
(B) 2.5
(C) 1.5
(D) 1.25



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One percent of the people of country $X$ are taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$. Two percent of the people of country $\mathrm{Y}$ are taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$. There are thrice as many people in country $\mathrm{X}$ as in country $\mathrm{Y}$. Taking both countries together, what is the percentage of people taller than $6 \mathrm{ft}$ ?
(A) 3.0
(B) 2.5
(C) 1.5
(D) 1.25

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Answer Key / Explanation : (D) -

1.25

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