Option 2 : 16.7%
Calculation:
Total employees working in the Accounts department = 1800 × 18/100
⇒ 324
Total men in Accounts department = 324 × 5/9
⇒ 180
So, 10% of the men = 180 × 10/100 = 18
Total employees working in the HR department = 1800 × 14/100
⇒ 252
Total men in Accounts department = 252 × /14
⇒ 162
After increase total men = 162 + 18 = 180
Total employees working in the Production department = 1800 × 28/100
⇒ 504
Total female in Accounts department = 504 × 3/7
⇒ 216
1/4th of the female = 216 × 1/4
⇒ 54
Total employees working in the Marketing department = 1800 × 17/100
⇒ 306
Total female in Marketing department = 306 × 9/17
⇒ 162
After increase total female = 162 + 54 = 216
Difference = 216 - 180 = 36
Required % = (36/216) × 100
⇒ 16.7%
∴ Required answer is 16.7%