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Q: The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 27 : 23. If the difference between the number of boys and girls is 200, then find the number of boys.
  • A. 1200
  • B. 1250
  • C. 1300
  • D. 1350
Correct Answer: Option D - Ratio of boys and girls = 27 : 23 Difference between them = 4 4 = 200 ⇒ 1 = 50 Hence, number of boys = 27 × 50 = 1350
D. Ratio of boys and girls = 27 : 23 Difference between them = 4 4 = 200 ⇒ 1 = 50 Hence, number of boys = 27 × 50 = 1350

Explanations:

Ratio of boys and girls = 27 : 23 Difference between them = 4 4 = 200 ⇒ 1 = 50 Hence, number of boys = 27 × 50 = 1350