A total of 3000 chocolates were distributed among 120 boys and girls such that each boy received 2 chocolates and each girl received 3 chocolates. Find the respective number of boys and girls?
Options:
A . 70, 50
B . 60, 60
C . 50, 70
D . 40, 80
E . None of these
Answer: Option B
Let the number of boys be x.Number of girls is 120 - x.Total number of chocolates received by boys and girls = 2x + 3(120 - x) = 300 => 360 - x = 300 => x = 60. So, the number of boys or girls is 60.
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