Question

The number of boys is more than the number of girls by 12% of the total strength of the class. The ratio of the number of boys to that of the girls is

• A. 11:14
• B. 14:11
• C. 25:28
• D. 28:25

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Let total strength of class = 100
Let number of boys be \(x\) and number of girls be \((100-x)\)
\(\rightarrow x−(100−x)=\frac{12}{100}\times100\)
\(\rightarrow 2x−100=12\)
\(\rightarrow x=\frac{112}{2}=56\)
Therefore, Required ratio =\(\frac{54}{44}=14:11\) 
The correct answer is (B) : 14:11