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UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2023 (Model questions) Question 24

Question 24

Ratio, Percentages and Rates

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3. If there are 40 students in the class, how many girls are there?

  1. A.30
  2. B.25
  3. C.20
  4. D.15
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (15)

Explanation

Girls = 3/8 of 40 = 15.