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280 students appeared for an interview, and 50% of girls and 614% of boys were declared successful. If such students are 25% on the whole, how many girls and boys appeared for the interview?
  1. 150 girls; 200 boys
  2. 120 girls; 180 boys
  3. 120 girls; 160 boys
  4. 100 girls; 120 boys

A
120 girls; 180 boys
B
150 girls; 200 boys
C
100 girls; 120 boys
D
120 girls; 160 boys
Solution
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Given
Girls -50%
Boys =614%=254
Total = 25%
Ratio of Girls : Boys =
=(25254):(5025)
=100254:25
=754:25
=75:100
=3:4
According to options [c] 120:160
3:4
i.e; 120 girls & 160 boys.

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