Correct Answer - Option 3 : 45%
Calculations:
Number of males = 60% of 2000
⇒ 1200.
∴ Number of females = (2000 - 1200)
⇒ 800.
Number of literates = 30% of 2000
⇒ 600.
∴ Number of literate males = 20% of 1200
⇒ 240.
Number of literate females = (600 - 240)
⇒ 360.
Required percentage = (360/800 × 100)
⇒ 45%.
∴ 45% of the females of the town are literate.