There are 2822 students in a school and the ratio of boys to girls in the school is 36 : 47, then find the number of boys in school.

Correct option is A

Given:

Total students = 2822

Ratio of boys : girls = 36 : 47

We need the number of boys.

Solution:

Sum of ratio parts

36 + 47 = 83

Boys in school

Boys =$$\frac{2822 \times 36}{83}$$​ = 1224

The number of boys in the school = 1224