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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The ratio of number of boys and girls in a school is 3 : 2. If there are 360 students in the school, then what is the number of girls in the school?

Options:

144

160

124

142

Correct Answer:

144

Explanation:

Boys : Girls

3 : 2

⇒ Total no. of students = 360

⇒ (3 + 2)units = 360,

⇒ 5 units = 360,

⇒ 1 unit = 72,

⇒ No. of Girls = 2 x 72 = 144.