Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Ratios

Question:

The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 6 : 7. If the total number of students in the school is 3289, then what is the number of girls?

Options:

1771

1876

1984

1569

Correct Answer:

1771

Explanation:

Boys : Girls

 6     :   7

⇒ (6 + 7)units = 3289

⇒ 13 units = 3289

⇒ 1 unit = 253

No. of Girls = 7 x 253 = 1771.