The data given in the table shows the number of boys and girls enrolled in three different streams in a school over 4 years.
| Years | Arts | Science | Commerce | |||
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| 2012 | 48 | 36 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 45 |
| 2014 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 32 | 32 | 42 |
| 2016 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 30 | 36 | 38 |
| 2018 | 39 | 46 | 41 | 23 | 28 | 34 |
| 2020 | 36 | 43 | 39 | 30 | 39 | 41 |
What is the ratio of the total number of boys in the year 2014 to the total number of girls in the year 2020 ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 58 : 57
The total number of boys in the year 2014 = 42 + 42 + 32 = 116
The total number of girls in the year 2020 = 43 + 30 + 41 = 114
The required ratio = 116 : 114 = 58 : 57