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A total of 3000 chocolates were distributed among 120 boys and girls such that each boy received 2 chocolates and each girl received 3 chocolates. Find the respective number of boys and girls?
- A70, 50
- B60, 60
- C50, 70
- D40, 80
Correct answer: B
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60, 60
Let the number of boys be x.
Number of girls is 120 - x.
Total number of chocolates received by boys and girls = 2x + 3(120 - x) = 300
=> 360 - x = 300 => x = 60.
So, the number of boys or girls is 60.
Let the number of boys be x.
Number of girls is 120 - x.
Total number of chocolates received by boys and girls = 2x + 3(120 - x) = 300
=> 360 - x = 300 => x = 60.
So, the number of boys or girls is 60.