The number of students enrolled in different streams in a college is shown in the following table.
| Science | Arts | Commerce | Vocational | ||||
| Girls | Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | Boys |
| 35 | 18 | 25 | 47 | 45 | 40 | 10 | 30 |
The ratio of the total number of boys to that of girls in the college is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 27: 23.
| Understanding/Application |
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Total number of boys in the college = (18 + 47 + 40 + 30) = 135 Total number of girls in the college = (35 + 25 + 45 + 10) = 115 |
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Thus, the required ratio will be - = 135: 115 = 27 : 23 |