A sum of Rs.118 was divided among 50 boys and girls such that each boy received Rs.2.60 and each girl Rs.1.80. Find the number of boys and girls? Options: A . &nbsp15 boys and 35 girls B . &nbsp30 boys and 20 girls C . &nbsp20 boys and 30 girls D . &nbsp35 boys and 15 girls

A sum of Rs.118 was divided among 50 boys and girls such that each boy received

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A sum of Rs.118 was divided among 50 boys and girls such that each boy received Rs.2.60 and each girl Rs.1.80. Find the number of boys and girls?

Options:

A . 15 boys and 35 girls

B . 30 boys and 20 girls

C . 20 boys and 30 girls

D . 35 boys and 15 girls

Answer: Option A

Average money received by each = 118/50 = Rs. 2.36 Therefore, Ratio of No.of boys and girls = 56 : 24 = 7 : 3 Therefore, Number of boys = 50 x (7/10) = 35 Number of girls = 50 - 35 = 15

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