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A sum of $600 was divided among some boys and girls so that on average
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A sum of $600 was divided among some boys and girls so that on average, each received $12. The number of girls is one less than half the number of boys.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The number of boys |
36 |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: A sum of $600 was divided among some boys and girls so that on average
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06 Jan 2024, 09:13
06 Jan 2024, 09:13
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sum = 600
each boy and girl gets 12. So, total number of students = 600/12 = 50
girls = is one less than half the number of boys.
total students = 50
so, Boys = 34
Girls = half of boys - 1 = 17 - 1 = 16.
34<36
Quantity B
each boy and girl gets 12. So, total number of students = 600/12 = 50
girls = is one less than half the number of boys.
total students = 50
so, Boys = 34
Girls = half of boys - 1 = 17 - 1 = 16.
34<36
Quantity B
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