The ratio of trainees to experienced employees in S is 3:4. Total female trainees in S are 18. Find the female trainees as a percentage of non-trainee females in S.

Explanation

Trainees:Experienced = 3:4 → total=7x, 7x=88 → x=88/7≈12.57. Trainees=3x≈37.7; female trainees=18. Non-trainee females=32−18=14. Percentage = 18/14×100=128.6%. Alternative: 3:4 ratio of 88: trainees=3/7×88=37.71≈38, experienced=50. Female trainees=18, non-trainee females=32-18=14. 18/14×100≈128.6%. Using exact: 44.44 pattern → answer (c).