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The ratio of number of boys to girls in a college farewell party was 3 : 2, but when 8 boys and 6 girls left, the ratio became 2 : 1. How many boys and girls were originally present in the farewell party?
- A22
- B18
- C14
- D20
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⇒ Let the number of boys be 3x, then number of girls = 2x.
⇒ As per given in question, (3x - 8)/(2x - 6) = 2
⇒ on solving we get, x = 4
∴ Originally, there were 8 girls and 12 boys in the party.
⇒ As per given in question, (3x - 8)/(2x - 6) = 2
⇒ on solving we get, x = 4
∴ Originally, there were 8 girls and 12 boys in the party.