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    Question

    Rs. 156 is to be shared among 40 students, if each girl receives Rs.4.50, and boy receive Rs.3.50. Find the ratio of number of boys and girls.

    A 3:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 5:3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the number of boys be y, then number of girls will (40-y) According to question- 3.5×y + 4.5× (40-y) = 156 180 – y = 156 Y = 180-156 = 24 Hence number of boys = 24, and number of girls = 40-24 = 16 Ratio = 24:16  = 3:2

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