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Q: One-third of the boys and one-half of the girls of a college participated in a sport. If the number of participating students is 300, out of which 100 are boys. What is the total number of students in the college ?

  • 1
    550
  • 2
    575
  • 3
    625
  • 4
    700
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Answer : 4. "700"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 700 Explanation: Let number of boys = B Number of girls = G From the given data, 1B/3 + 1G/2 = 300 But given B/3 = 100 => B = 300 G/2 = 300 - 100 G = 200 x 2 => G = 400 Therefore, total number of students in the college = B + G = 700.

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