If 75% of the students in a school are boys and the number of girls is 420, the number of boys is:
A. 1176
B. 1350
C. 1260
D. 1125
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
No. of boys = 75% No. Girls = 25% = 420 Now comparing, 25% = 420 1% = $$\frac{{420}}{{25}}$$ So, 75% = $$\frac{{420 \times 75}}{{25}}$$ = 1260 No. of boys = 1260This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Percentage
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