Arithmeticmedium · Past Paper
The ratio of boys and girls in a school is 9:5. If there are 160 more boys than girls, find the total number of students.
A560
B400
C320
D450
✓ Correct Answer: A — 560
9x - 5x = 160 => 4x = 160 => x = 40. Total = 14x = 14 * 40 = 560.
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