Each boy in a group of boys contributed twice as many rupees as they were in number for their trip. The total collection was Rs.1682. How many boys were there in the group?

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Solution

The correct option is C
29

Let the number of students be `x'

Thus, contribution made by each student = 2x

2x $^{2}$ =1682 [contribution × no of students]

x = 29

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Each boy in a group of boys contributed twice as many rupees as they were in number for their trip. The total collection was Rs.1682. How many boys were there in the group?

The correct option is C 29 Let the number of students be `x' Thus, contribution made by each student = 2x 2x2 =1682 [contribution × no of students] x = 29

The correct option is C
29

Let the number of students be `x'

Thus, contribution made by each student = 2x

2x $^{2}$ =1682 [contribution × no of students]

x = 29