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    Question

    In a class, the ratio of boys to girls is 3 : 5. If

    there are 40 more girls than boys, find the total number of students in the class.
    A 174 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 186 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 192 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let boys = 3x and girls = 5x. Given: 5x βˆ’ 3x = 40 2x = 40 β‡’ x = 20 Boys = 3 Γ— 20 = 60 Girls = 5 Γ— 20 = 100 Total students = 60 + 100 = 160

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