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    The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 5:6. If there are 1100 students in total, find the number of boys.
    Question

    The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 5:6. If there are 1100 students in total, find the number of boys.

    A.

    450

    B.

    500

    C.

    600

    D.

    650

    Correct option is B

    Given:
    Ratio of boys to girls = 5:6
    Total students = 1100
    Formula Used:
    Value of component = Ratio of componentSum of ratio parts\frac{Ratio\ of\ component}{Sum\ of\ ratio\ parts}​ × Total Value
    Solution:
    Sum of the ratio parts = 5 + 6 = 11
    Number of boys = 511\frac{5}{11}​ × 1100
    Number of boys = 5 × 100
    Number of boys = 500
    Final Answer
    So the correct answer is (b)

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