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  1. A sum of Rs. 41 was divided among 50 boys and girls. Each boy gets 90 paise and a girl 65 paise. The number of boys is —
    1. 16
    2. 34
    3. 14
    4. 36
Correct Option: B

As per the given question , we can say that

Average money received by each = Rs. 41
50

Average money received by each = 82 paise
Ratio of boys and girls = 17 : 8
Total ratios of boys and girls = 17 + 8 = 25
∴ Number of boys = 50 ×
17
25

Therefore ,Number of boys = 34.



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