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The total number of students in a school is 50240. If the ratio of boys to the girls in the school is 75:82 respectively, then find the total number of girls in the school.

Q: The total number of students in a school is 50240. If the ratio of boys to the girls in the school i

Boys: Girls = 75 : 82 Total number of students = 50240 Number of girls = [82/(75 + 82)]×50240 = 26240

A 26300

B 17040

C 19530

D 26240

E None of these

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The total number of students in a school is 50240. If the ratio of boys to the girls in the school is 75:82 respectively, then find the total number of girls in the school.

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