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      Question

      In a school, the number of boys and girls are in the

      ratio 7 : 5. 25% of the boys and 40% of the girls participate in a cultural programme. The total number of participants is 150. What is the total number of students in the school?
      A 320 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 445 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 660 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let number of boys = 7k, girls = 5k. Total students = 12k. Participants: Boys: 25% of 7k = (1/4)Γ—7k = 1.75k Girls: 40% of 5k = (2/5)Γ—5k = 2k Total participants = 1.75k + 2k = 3.75k Given 3.75k = 150 k = 150 / 3.75 = 40 So total students = 12k = 12 Γ— 40 = 480.

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