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The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a college is 7 : 8. If the percentage increase in the number of boys and girls be 20% and 10% respectively, what will be the new ratio?

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Answer:

21 : 22

Explanation:

Boys : Girls = 7 : 8

Let the number of boy = 7x

the number of girls = 8x

Number of boys after 20% increase = 120% of 7x

= 1.2 * 7x

= 8.4 x

Number of girls after 10% increase = 110% of 8x

= 1.1 * 8x

= 8.8x

After increase in number of boys & girls ,

= 8.4x : 8.8x

= 84 : 88 { reduce to simplest form by giving by 4th table}

= 21 : 22

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