Ratio & Proportion · Question 13 · Hard
Ratio & Proportion question 13
In a college, boys and girls are in the ratio 3 : 2. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls hold scholarships, what percentage of students do not hold a scholarship?
- 72%
- 75%
- 78%
- 80%
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 78%
Explanation: Out of 100 students, 60 are boys and 40 girls. Non-holders = 80% of 60 + 75% of 40 = 48 + 30 = 78, i.e. 78%.
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