The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 27 : 23. If the difference between the number of boys and girls is 200, then find the number of boys.
A. 1350
B. 1250
C. 1300
D. 1200
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the number of boys and girls be 27x and 23x respectivelyAccording to condition
27x - 23x = 200
⇒ x = 50
The number of boys = 27 × 50
⇒ 1350
∴ The number of boys is 1350
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