Question

The number of students in a school is 5600. If the ratio between boys to girls is (x+5) : (x+7), then find the value of x.

A 2280 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 2123 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 2695 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 2794 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Boys : Girls = (x+5) : (x+7) Total number of students = 5600 => x + 5 + x + 7 = 5600 => 2x + 12 = 5600 => 2x = 5588 => x = 2794

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